The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure could be "poor balloon design/ inadequate material selection (bonding or balloon)".The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device sale by or on the order of a physician.Sterile: unless package is opened or damaged.Warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syrine.Do not use needle.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5ml sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10 ml sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Note: aggressive traction, particularly in the presence of suturing is not recommended for 100%silicone foley catheters.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe stick in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, reseat the syringe gently.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, ontact adequately trained professional to assist, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occured, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually suspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." 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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