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Medline Industries, Inc. URO175716Recalls & reported problems

Medline Industries, Inc. · 1LYRTR 16FR10ML 100%SILI SNAP · Class 2

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
28
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
5
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 28 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10193489987423), received between Apr 1, 2024 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 5 injuries, 23 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Material Rupture” (6 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.

Reports received per month

Nov 2023: 0 reportsDec 2023: 0 reportsJan 2024: 0 reportsFeb 2024: 0 reportsMar 2024: 0 reportsApr 2024: 4 reportsMay 2024: 0 reportsJun 2024: 0 reportsJul 2024: 0 reportsAug 2024: 0 reportsSep 2024: 0 reportsOct 2024: 1 reportsNov 2024: 0 reportsDec 2024: 1 reportsJan 2025: 0 reportsFeb 2025: 0 reportsMar 2025: 0 reportsApr 2025: 1 reportsMay 2025: 0 reportsJun 2025: 1 reportsJul 2025: 0 reportsAug 2025: 0 reportsSep 2025: 0 reportsOct 2025: 0 reportsNov 2025: 1 reportsDec 2025: 0 reportsJan 2026: 1 reportsFeb 2026: 1 reportsMar 2026: 3 reportsApr 2026: 1 reportsMay 2026: 0 reportsJun 2026: 0 reportsJul 2026: 0 reportsAug 2026: 1 reportsSep 2026: 12 reportsOct 2026: 0 reports20242025202612
Last 36 months. The most recent month may be incomplete.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Material Rupture6
  • Inflation Problem4
  • Fluid/Blood Leak3
  • Material Integrity Problem3
  • Burst Container or Vessel2
  • Device Dislodged or Dislocated2
  • Obstruction of Flow2
  • Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available1

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions20
  • Insufficient Information4
  • Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available1
  • Burning Sensation1
  • Laceration(s)1
  • Perineal injury1
  • Urinary Retention1

Recent adverse event reports

The 25 most recent of 28 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak

    It was reported that "a patient came to us twice in the last 2 weeks due to issues with his foley drainage bag leaking. It is leaking where the drainage spout folds up."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50941748 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Unintended Deflation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50923817 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Deformation

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50822836 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 18, 2026Material Rupture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    Found catheter lying in the patient's bed while providing wound care. Upon inspection, the balloon appeared to have popped, causing the catheter to fall out.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50816789 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Inflation Problem

    It was reported that "The Balloons would not inflate on catheter."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50776886 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Material Puncture/Hole; Material Split, Cut or Torn

    It was reported that "The first ballon did not inflate the second ballon fell apart."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50754850 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Material Rupture

    Patient problems: Urinary Retention

    MAUDE report 50739814 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Inflation Problem; Failure to Deflate

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50695150 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Inflation Problem

    It was reported that "The Balloons would not inflate on catheter."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50689606 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Crack; Fluid/Blood Leak

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50675484 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Inflation Problem

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 50673858 ↗
  • MalfunctionSep 8, 2026Break

    It was reported that while prepping the catheter for insertion the syringe tip broke of in the balloon port.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50673366 ↗
  • MalfunctionAug 21, 2026Fluid/Blood Leak; Obstruction of Flow

    It was reported that the catheter was leaking and will not drain; Medline clinician tried troubleshooting with staff.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 50377200 ↗
  • InjuryApr 8, 2026Insufficient Device Problem Information

    "FOLEY CATH NOTED TO BE PARTIALLY INFLATED, FOLEY BALLOON NOTED TO ONLY BE INFLATED WITH 7ML OF FLUID NOT 10 ML."

    Patient problems: Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available

    MAUDE report 24818480 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Material Rupture

    PER EMAIL; RUPTURED FOLEY CATHETER BALLOON INSIDE PATIENT, USED FOR CHEMOTHERAPY INSTILLATION (OFF-LABEL)

    Patient problems: Burning Sensation

    MAUDE report 24676482 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 23, 2026Leak/Splash; Material Rupture

    ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER CONTACT, ONCE THE FOLEY CATHETER WAS INSERTED "THE BALLOON DID NOT HOLD WATER." THE CUSTOMER CONTACT STATED THAT AS A RESULT, THE FOLEY CATHETER HAD TO BE REPLACED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24663712 ↗
  • MalfunctionMar 16, 2026

    PT FULLY DILATED, DR. [REDACTED] AT BEDSIDE FOR BEDSIDE SONO [SONOGRAM] WITH SVE [STERILE VAGINAL EXAMINATION]. UPON PROVIDER EXAM, PROVIDER STATES SHE COULD FEEL THE FOLEY BALLOON CATH AT THE EDGE OF PT URETHRA AND BEHIND BABY HEAD AND FOLEY CATH COMPLETELY DISLODGED AND CAUSE EXTENSIVE URETHRAL TRAUMA. RN AT BEDSIDE WITH DR. [REDACTED]. FOLEY CATH NOTED TO BE PARTIALLY INFLATED, FOLEY BALLON NOTED TO ONLY BE INFLATED WITH 7ML OF FLUID NOT 10 ML (NO LEAKING NOTED ON FOLEY CATH UPON EXAMINATION). PRESSURE APPLY TO URETHRA BY DR. [REDACTED], DR. [REDACTED] AND DR. [REDACTED] AT BEDSIDE FOR ASSESSMENT AND PT STRAIGHT CATH BEFORE PUSHING AND UROLOGY TEAM INVOLVED AFTER PT DELIVERED. PT PUSHED FOR 10 MIN AND ONLY HAD A 1ST DEGREE LACERATION. UNKNOWN IF PRODUCT WAS DEFECTIVE. FOLEY CATHETER PLACED WITH 10ML IN THE BALLOON. FOLEY CATHETER WAS EXPELLED THROUGH THE URETHRA WITH BALLOON INFLATED. VOLUME OF BALLOON WAS CHECKED AFTER EXPULSION AND HAD 7ML IN BALLOON. PRIOR TO THE EXPULSION OF THE FOLEY CATHETER, THE PATIENT WAS IN LABOR AND HER CERVIX FULLY DILATED TO 10CM. OTHER INFO FROM CATHETER PACKAGING: URO175716, (B)(4), EXP:2027-04-30.

    Patient problems: Laceration(s); Perineal injury

    MAUDE report 24604448 ↗
  • MalfunctionFeb 25, 2026Material Rupture

    ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER CONTACT, "BALLOON POPPED WHEN THEY FILLED".

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 24444642 ↗
  • MalfunctionJan 12, 2026Material Rupture; Device Dislodged or Dislocated

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE MD NOTICED A DIFFERENCE AS HE INFLATED THE BALLOON ON THE CATHETER. HE PULLED ON THE CATHETER AND THE FOLEY CAME OUT. THE BALLOON WAS NOTED TO HAVE RUPTURED. A NEW FOLEY WAS INSERTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF SERIOUS INJURY.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 24037132 ↗
  • MalfunctionNov 19, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    BALLOON POPPED.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 23595619 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    LEAKING FOLEY BALLOON.

    Patient problems: Insufficient Information

    MAUDE report 22154055 ↗
  • InjuryApr 28, 2025Material Integrity Problem; Material Integrity Problem

    BALLOON RUPTURED.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 21918570 ↗
  • MalfunctionDec 10, 2024Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available; Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available

    ACCORDING TO THE FACILITY (B)(6) 2024 "REGISTERED NURSE INSERTED FOLEY CATHETER AND WHEN REGISTERED NURSE WENT TO INFLATE BALLOON OF THE FOLEY CATHETER NOTICED SOMETHING FLOATING IN THE SALINE SYRINGE".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20893906 ↗
  • MalfunctionOct 31, 2024

    FOLEY WAS INSERTED, INFLATED BALLOON WITH ABOUT 1.5ML WHEN IT STOPPED. UNABLE TO INSERT OR WITHDRAW ANY FLUID FROM THE BALLOON.

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 20576819 ↗
  • InjuryApr 29, 2024Obstruction of Flow; Obstruction of Flow

    ACCORDING TO THE CUSTOMER, ON (B)(6) 2024 THE FOLEY WAS PLACED PRIOR TO A SURGICAL PROCEDURE BUT, THE "NURSE'S DOCUMENTATION" STATED WHEN ATTEMPTING TO INFLATE THE BALLOON THE "SALINE FLUSH WOULD NOT PUSH THROUGH THE VALVE".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 19209784 ↗

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