Bard® Util-Cath™ Urethral Catheter 177514Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741039003), received between Apr 2, 2020 and Dec 3, 2025 — classified as 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Defective Device” (1 report).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Recent adverse event reports

The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionDec 3, 2025Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER TRAY OPENED TO STRAIGHT CATH PATIENT AND FOUND THAT CATHETER TUBING HAD DEFECTS.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 23706763 ↗
• MalfunctionFeb 3, 2022Material Twisted/Bent; Material Twisted/Bent

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER TIP WAS DEFORMED IN THE STERILE INTERMITTENT CATHETERIZATION TRAY.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 13447306 ↗
• MalfunctionApr 2, 2020Material Fragmentation; Defective Device; Material Fragmentation

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER END WAS POINTY AND HAD A LARGE OPENING. IT WAS SUPPOSED TO BE CLOSED WITH A ROUNDED TIP.

  Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

  MAUDE report 9915444 ↗