MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC. MEDLINE; TTL1LYR 14FR10ML 100%SILI UM TRAY

Model Number URO170814

Device Problems Material Rupture (1546); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 02/27/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Email received by medline sales representative, who provided additional information received by cheshire medical center.Reporter states, "a male patient came from the emergency room and had one foley catheter inserted prior to coming to the intensive care unit (icu).When the patient arrived in the unit, the foley catheter was in the patient's bed, yet no longer inserted in the patient.There was no noted trauma to the patient.Balloon was deflated." reporter states, "the bedside nurse in the icu then attempted to re-insert a second 14fr foley catheter and again the balloon developed a slit." reporter states, "a third 14fr foley catheter prior to insertion, balloon inflated with no difficulty.When inserted into patient, then rechecked catheter, catheter was no longer in the patient, discovered that there was a slit in the balloon and the problem had occurred again." samples are available and have been returned for evaluation.No further information is available at this time.Due to the reported incident, medical intervention and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported, a male patient had three foley catheter replaced due to the balloon developing a slit and deflating after insertion.

Event Description

It was reported, a male patient had three foley catheter replaced due to the balloon developing a slit and deflating after insertion.

Manufacturer Narrative

Changed/additional information added.D9 device available for evaluation -n/a.G6 type of report - follow-up.H2 if follow-up what type? additional information.H3 device evaluated by manufacturer - yes, evaluation summary attached.H6 type of investigation- 4112, 4101, 4110, 4109.H5 investigation conclusion -67 cause/ zcd00006/unconfirmed defect.H10 investigation report reads as follows: investigation summary: investigation results: not confirmed.Investigation conclusion / root cause: the reported issue of a burst foley catheter balloon could not be confirmed through sampled functional analysis of the returned product.Based on the description of the issue, some possible root causes could be, but are not limited to, insertion method, insertion distance, a patient specific condition, etc.Account history/trending performed?(sales/purchase order, email correspondence etc) yes.The result was a review of the complaint history based on the account number on file revealed one previous similar report related to item uro170814, lot 20kbx087 specifically.Please note that this specifically lot has only been reported by this specific facility.

• Brand Name: MEDLINE
• Type of Device: TTL1LYR 14FR10ML 100%SILI UM TRAY
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES INC.; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 11556039
• MDR Text Key: 245154731
• Report Number: 1417592-2021-00044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: OHR
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10888277866645
• UDI-Public: 10888277866645
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/26/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: URO170814
• Device Catalogue Number: URO170814
• Device Lot Number: 20KBX087
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/15/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/01/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention