Catalog Number 171305-000180 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
Insufficient Information (4580)
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Event Date 01/11/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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Reported issue: we faced issues with this device catalog #71305-000180.The balloons were inflated with 10 ml.Then we removed the catheters we found out that they are only filled with 5ml.When we remove the catheter and deflate the balloon, this 5 ml water inside the balloon are urine-like yellowish color.The balloon was fully deflated when the catheter was removed.No leak of the balloon identified but it is suspected that it was porous and that urine entered into the balloon then urine plus water leaked from the balloon.The syringe provided in the kit was used to inflate the balloon with the 10ml.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Four representative samples were returned for investigation.It was reported that balloon leaked.Visual examination was performed on the returned representative catheters and no material degradation or abnormalities observed.The entire components appeared to be in good condition.The catheters then inflated with 10ml of water.The balloon inflated normally and no difficulties during inflation.The sample then deflated using and empty syringe without any problem arise.Balloon able to be inflated without no leak issue.In our current standard operating procedure the products are subjected to 100% visual inspection and any defective raw balloon will be culled out before sent to the next process.Upon completion of assembly process, the finished catheter will again be subjected to 100% balloon inspection and 20 minutes leak test.The catheter with a defective balloon will be culled out.The returned sample did not exhibit any failure of balloon leak.Based on the investigation conducted, the balloons were still able to retain its inflated condition.Therefore, this complaint could not be confirmed as stated.
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Event Description
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Reported issue: we faced issues with this device catalog #71305-000180.The balloons were inflated with 10 ml.Then we removed the catheters we found out that they are only filled with 5ml.When we remove the catheter and deflate the balloon, this 5 ml water inside the balloon are urine-like yellowish color.The balloon was fully deflated when the catheter was removed.No leak of the balloon identified but it is suspected that it was porous and that urine entered into the balloon then urine plus water leaked from the balloon.The syringe provided in the kit was used to inflate the balloon with the 10ml.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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