Catalog Number 1758SI16 |
Device Problems
Deflation Problem (1149); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688); Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms, Conditions Term / Code Not Available (4581)
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Event Date 11/02/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the 16fr surestep foley balloon was not staying inflated after positioning.Both were discovered in the operating room while patient having c-section.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the 16fr surestep foley balloon was not staying inflated after positioning.Both were discovered in the operating room (or) while patient having c-section.Per follow up via phone on 02dec2020, stated that one catheter was exploded, and another catheter was leaking, and stated that the balloons were inflated with the syringe included in the insertion kit.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the 16fr surestep foley balloon was not staying inflated after positioning.Both were discovered in the operating room (or) while patient having c-section.Per follow up via phone on 02dec2020, stated that one catheter was exploded, and another catheter was leaking, and stated that the balloons were inflated with the syringe included in the insertion kit.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was unconfirmed since the problem could not be reproduced.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used silicone foley catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted no obvious visible defects.The catheter balloon was inflated with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and was allowed to rest for 30 minutes with no observed leaks.The catheter was passively deflated with no issues.The drainage lumen was flushed with no observed leaks.This meet specification per inspection procedure as "cuts in lumens are not allowed".No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.The device history record review was not required as the reported event was unconfirmed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "[warnings] 1.Method for use (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients ·patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications] 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) this device contains 10% povidone-iodine.For patients with past history of allergic hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or iodine, consider using alternative disinfectants.(4) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (5) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients with known allergy to silver coated catheter." h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.H3 other text : the actual/suspected device was inspected.
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