MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; CATHETER,FOLEY,100%SILICONE,16FR,10ML,LF

Catalog Number DYND11502H

Device Problem Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 12/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that "patient's doctor's office called to advise the patient's catheter split at the top and causing leakage.Can't secure to bag because of the split".No additional information was available despite efforts to obtain.A sample was requested to be returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.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

Catheter split and leaking.

• Type of Device: CATHETER,FOLEY,100%SILICONE,16FR,10ML,LF
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly zampella ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 18455188
• MDR Text Key: 332731586
• Report Number: 1417592-2024-00006
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/04/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/05/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: DYND11502H
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other