The reported event was confirmed as a supplier related issue.The reported failure was able to be reproduced.The product was used for urological care.Based on the evaluation it was observed that the povidone iodine solution was leaked.The povidone iodine was inspected and observed a void channel which caused the leakage.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be due to a defective component or defect generated at suppliers site or during transit to bard.The lot number was unknown therefore the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "[directions for use] 1.Method of use the device is intended for single use only and is not reusable.2.Precautions for use 1) to secure a sterile field for the procedure, spread a clean wrapping paper.2) place waterproof sheet beneath patient¿s buttocks.3) put on sterile gloves.Open tray and place it on the wrapping paper.4) cleanse the area around the external urethral meatus with the cotton balls immersed in the antiseptics." 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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