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BARDEX® I.C. TEMPERATURE-SENSING FOLEY CATHETER

Received Aug 14, 2017 · Event occurred May 9, 2017

Report 1018233-2017-04214 · MDR key 6793310

Device

Generic name

Foley Catheter (latex)

Catalog number

129414

Lot number

6GH7042

Product problems

  • Inflation Problem

Patient

Not reported

  • No Information
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Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

UPON FURTHER REVIEW, BARD MEDICAL HAS DETERMINED THAT THIS MDR WAS INITIALLY REPORTED IN ERROR ON A 3500A FORM. THE COMPLAINT WILL BE REPORTED VIA A EXEMPTION REPORT PER REMEDIAL ACTION EXEMPTION E1998006.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER WAS UNABLE TO INFLATE THE BALLOON.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE USER WAS UNABLE TO INFLATE THE BALLOON.