Bard Rubber Utility CatheterRecalls & reported problems across all models
C. R. Bard, Inc. · 6 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 109
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 14
- Recalls
- 0
We found 6 models of Bard Rubber Utility Catheter by C. R. Bard, Inc. in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 109 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Jun 11, 2021 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 14 injuries, 95 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Naturally Worn” (22 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported Bard Rubber Utility Catheter problems
Device problems
- Naturally Worn22
- Incorrect Measurement19
- Material Split, Cut or Torn15
- Component Misassembled11
- Material Protrusion/Extrusion11
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem8
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material7
- Difficult to Insert6
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions86
- Urinary Tract Infection10
- Pain5
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available4
- Discomfort2
- Skin Inflammation/ Irritation2
- Unspecified Infection2
- Exposure to Body Fluids1
Bard Rubber Utility Catheter models
6 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277714CATHETER, UROLOGICAL46 reports
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277716CATHETER, UROLOGICAL23 reports
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277710CATHETER, UROLOGICAL16 reports
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277712CATHETER, UROLOGICAL14 reports
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277708CATHETER, UROLOGICAL7 reports
- Bard® Rubber Utility Catheter 277718CATHETER, UROLOGICAL3 reports
Recent Bard Rubber Utility Catheter adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Difficult to Insert
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50848824 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50714894 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50710953 ↗MalfunctionSep 1, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50547364 ↗MalfunctionAug 27, 2026Incorrect Measurement
It was reported that recently received shipment manufactured in China appears to be smaller and narrower than the product they had previously been using, which was manufactured in Mexico. According to the customer, the newer catheters are more difficult to use due to the perceived difference in size and dimensions compared with prior shipments.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50485317 ↗MalfunctionAug 22, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50391883 ↗MalfunctionAug 14, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50261493 ↗MalfunctionAug 11, 2026Incorrect Measurement
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50209947 ↗InjuryMar 30, 2026Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE PT SAID HAS UTI'S BUT NOT SURE WHY. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED. IT WAS UNKNOWN WHAT MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED FOR URINARY TRACT INFECTION.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 24720289 ↗InjuryOct 31, 2025Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem; Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PT STATES HE IS GETTING UTIS, WANTED TO KNOW IF CATHETERS ARE STERILE. TRANSFERRED TO URO FOR ADD'T SUPPORT. IT'S UNCLEAR IF LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED.\ UNCLEAR IF MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS PROVIDED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 23442076 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2025Naturally Worn; Naturally Worn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETER WAS ALL DRY ROTTEN. NO PATIENT INJURY REPORTED AND SAMPLE AVAILABLE.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23180209 ↗MalfunctionJul 2, 2025Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
PATIENT SAID THE CATHETERS CAUSED IRRITATION. PATIENT SAID THERE WAS POINTY PIECES STICKING OUT OF THE CATHETER. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22385361 ↗MalfunctionJun 30, 2025Material Protrusion/Extrusion; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE PATIENT THAT SOME CATHETERS HAVE SPURS ON THEM. IT IS UNCLEAR IF THE LOT NUMBER WAS REQUESTED. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR PATIENT IMPACT WAS REPORTED. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22358756 ↗MalfunctionJun 25, 2025Material Split, Cut or Torn; Material Split, Cut or Torn
IT WAS REPORTED THAT INTERMITTENT CATHETER HAD A HOLE AT THE TOP SECTION. DURING INSTILLATION OF THE CYTOTOXIC MEDICATION IT WAS NOTED THAT THERE WAS A HOLE IN THE CATHETER AND SOME OF THE MEDICATION LEAKED OUT. THE CATHETER WAS IMMEDIATELY CLAMPED AND REMOVED. A NEW CATHETER WAS INSERTED.
Patient problems: Exposure to Body Fluids
MAUDE report 22329764 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2025Incorrect Measurement; Incorrect Measurement
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE INTERMITTENT CATHETERS WERE LONGER THAN THEY WERE SUPPOSED TO BE. THEY WERE DIFFERENT AND THEY WERE DIFFERENT SIZES IN THE BOX. (LOT#NGJU4040, LOT#NGJX4385, LOT#NGJY3751, LOT#NGJY3956, LOT#NGJ0031 AND LOT#NGJZ0589).
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22053403 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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