UltraFlex™ Self-Adhering Male External Catheter 33304Recalls & reported problems
C. R. Bard, Inc. · UltraFlex™ Self-Adhering Male External Catheter · Class 1
All models of UltraFlex Self-Adhering Male External Catheter (9)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00801741070792), received between May 27, 2020 and Jul 2, 2020 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Nonstandard Device” (3 reports).
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
Device problems
- Nonstandard Device3
- Defective Device1
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Product Quality Problem1
Patient problems
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient3
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient3
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 2, 2020Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device; Product Quality Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MALE EXTERNAL CATHETER HAD ADHESIVE INSIDE AND OUTSIDE.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10224236 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2020Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device; Defective Device
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MALE EXTERNAL CATHETERS WERE FOUND DEFECTIVE AND HAD ADHESION ALL OVER THEM. TWO PRODUCTS WERE ALLEGED 33304 AND 33305.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10122449 ↗MalfunctionMay 27, 2020Nonstandard Device; Nonstandard Device; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE EXTERNALS LEFT A RESIDUE BEHIND WHEN REMOVED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient; No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
MAUDE report 10091596 ↗
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- UltraFlex™ Self-Adhering Male External Catheter 33302C. R. Bard, Inc. · DEVICE, INCONTINENCE, UROSHEATH TYPE, NON-STERILE31 reports
- Spirit® Hydrocolloid Adhesive Sheath 39304C. R. Bard, Inc. · DEVICE, INCONTINENCE, UROSHEATH TYPE, NON-STERILE29 reports
- Wideband™ Self-Adhering Male External Catheter 36302C. R. Bard, Inc. · DEVICE, INCONTINENCE, UROSHEATH TYPE, NON-STERILE29 reports
- Spirit® Hydrocolloid Adhesive Sheath 35304C. R. Bard, Inc. · DEVICE, INCONTINENCE, UROSHEATH TYPE, NON-STERILE25 reports
Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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