BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® I.C. ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
Report
- Report Number
- 1018233-2018-00192
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- January 22, 2018
- Date of Event
- January 2, 2018
- Report Date
- February 5, 2018
- Manufacturer
- C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
- Product Code
- EZL
- UDI-DI
- 00801741025228
- PMA / PMN Number
- K040504
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IN, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN; THEREFORE, THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE REVIEWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STATES THE FOLLOWING: "C.R. BARD, INC. (B)(4) U.S.A. MADE IN (B)(4). LUBRICIOUS COATING BONDED TO A BARDEX® FOLEY CATHETER MADE OF CLEAR SILICONE ELASTOMER PK7602585 04/2006 WARNING: AFTER USE, THIS PRODUCT MAY BE A POTENTIAL BIOHAZARD. HANDLE AND DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH APPLICABLE LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. WARNING: ON CATHETER, DO NOT USE OINTMENTS OR LUBRICANTS HAVING PETROLATUM BASE. THEY WILL DAMAGE SILICONE AND MAY CAUSE THE BALLOON TO BURST. CAUTION: FEDERAL (U.S.A.) LAW RESTRICTS THIS DEVICE TO SALE BY OR ON THE ORDER OF A PHYSICIAN. UNLESS PACKAGE IS OPENED OR DAMAGED. CAUTION: DO NOT ASPIRATE URINE THROUGH DRAINAGE FUNNEL WALL. STORAGE: STORE CATHETERS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AWAY FROM DIRECT EXPOSURE TO LIGHT, PREFERABLY IN THE ORIGINAL BOX. SINGLE USE ONLY. DO NOT REUSE. DO NOT RESTERILIZE. FOR UROLOGICAL USE ONLY. VALVE TYPE: USE LUER SLIP TIP SYRINGE. DO NOT USE NEEDLE. RECOMMENDED INFLATION CAPACITIES 3CC BALLOON: USE 5CC STERILE WATER 5CC BALLOON: USE 10CC STERILE WATER 30CC BALLOON: USE 35CC STERILE WATER DO NOT EXCEED RECOMMENDED CAPACITIES. NOTE: AGGRESSIVE TRACTION, PARTICULARLY IN THE PRESENCE OF SUTURING, IS NOT RECOMMENDED FOR SILICONE FOLEY CATHETERS. BARD, BARDEX AND LUBRI-SIL ARE REGISTERED TRADEMARKS OF C. R. BARD, INC. OR AN AFFILIATE. U.S. PATENT NUMBER 5,179,174 AND PATENT PENDING. TO DEFLATE CATHETER BALLOON: GENTLY INSERT A LUER SLIP TIP SYRINGE IN THE CATHETER VALVE. NEVER USE MORE FORCE THAN IS REQUIRED TO MAKE THE SYRINGE ¿STICK¿ IN THE VALVE. IF YOU NOTICE SLOW OR NO DEFLATION, RE-SEAT THE SYRINGE GENTLY. ALLOW THE BALLOON TO DEFLATE SLOWLY ON ITS OWN. DO NOT ASPIRATE OR MANUALLY ACCELERATE THE DEFLATION OF THE BALLOON. IF PERMITTED BY HOSPITAL PROTOCOL, THE VALVE ARM MAY BE SEVERED. IF THIS FAILS, CONTACT ADEQUATELY TRAINED PROFESSIONAL FOR ASSISTANCE, AS DIRECTED BY HOSPITAL PROTOCOL. SHOULD BALLOON RUPTURE OCCUR, CARE SHOULD BE TAKEN TO ASSURE THAT ALL BALLOON FRAGMENTS HAVE BEEN REMOVED FROM THE PATIENT. VISUALLY INSPECT THE PRODUCT FOR ANY IMPERFECTIONS OR SURFACE DETERIORATION PRIOR TO USE. LUBRI-SIL® ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER PEEL TO OPEN" (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018 AT 2PM THE FOLEY (CATHETER) WAS FOUND IN THE BED WITH THE BALLOON DEFLATED AND WAS REPLACED. ON (B)(6) 2018 AT 10:31 AM, AGAIN THE FOLEY WAS FOUND IN THE BED WITH THE BALLOON DEFLATED. THE CIC NURSE REPORTED THAT THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH A DIFFERENT PATIENT AS WELL. ALL WERE 16FR CATHETER KITS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MISSING PIECES AND THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.
THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BARD REPRESENTS ALL OF THE KNOWN INFORMATION AT THIS TIME. DESPITE GOOD FAITH EFFORTS TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, THE COMPLAINANT / REPORTER WAS UNABLE OR UNWILLING TO PROVIDE ANY FURTHER PATIENT, PRODUCT, OR PROCEDURAL DETAILS TO BARD. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT ON (B)(6) 2018 AT 2PM THE FOLEY (CATHETER) WAS FOUND IN THE BED WITH THE BALLOON DEFLATED AND WAS REPLACED. ON (B)(6) 2018 AT 10:31 AM, AGAIN THE FOLEY WAS FOUND IN THE BED WITH THE BALLOON DEFLATED. THE CIC NURSE REPORTED THAT THE ISSUE OCCURRED WITH A DIFFERENT PATIENT AS WELL. ALL WERE 16FR CATHETER KITS. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THERE WERE NO MISSING PIECES AND THERE WAS NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION REQUIRED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 52720 | BARDEX® LUBRI-SIL® I.C. ALL-SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER | FOLEY CATHETER | EZL | C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | 1758SI16 | UNK | 00801741025228 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 YR |