The reported event was confirmed and cause unknown.The reported failure was able to be reproduced.The product was used for urological care.Based on the attached photo, it was observed that the balloon catheter could have burst causing leak.However, the potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related (example: contact with sharp object)/ exposure to petrolatum based products/ mechanical failure/ operator error.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "uses: to be used as the drainage of urine from the bladder for the children and adults.Warnings: - do not use petroleum substrate lubricants with the latex-based urethral cathethers such as petroleum jelly and label liquid paraffin which will damage latex and cause burst balloon.- do not aspirate urine through the drainage funnel wall.- single use only.Do not re-sterlize.- for urological use only." corrections: d,h h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.H3 other text : photo sample received.
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