Model Number 0165L16 |
Device Problems
Device Operates Differently Than Expected (2913); Output Problem (3005)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that urine would not drain from the catheter and the nursing staff was unable to flush the catheter.The patient was allegedly given additional medication during the procedure and the catheter was replaced.
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Event Description
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It was reported that urine would not drain from the catheter and the nursing staff was unable to flush the catheter.The patient was allegedly given additional medication during the procedure and the catheter was replaced.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed as manufacturing related.Received 1 used temperature sensing foley catheter with the original packaging for evaluation.Per visual evaluation no defects on the catheter were found.Per the functional evaluation, a flow test was performed.The unit was considered acceptable if it drained 250cc of water according to the following flow rate: french size unused used 16 fr.64 seconds maximum must drain.There was no water flow through the catheter noted and obstruction of silicone in the drainage lumen was found.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state the following: "inaccurate flow rate: caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." (b)(4).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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