Model Number 942616 |
Device Problems
Material Invagination (1336); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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Patient Problems
Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Pain (1994); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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Event Type
malfunction
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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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter was met with resistance upon removal.The balloon was reportedly deflated and the patient experienced pain and bleeding at the meatus.When the catheter was removed, the balloon was noted to have folded in on itself, ¿creating a rivet like appearance.¿ the balloon was reportedly inflated and deflated to observe the same folding in action.No medical intervention was required.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event is unconfirmed since the reported failure could not be reproduced.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used temperature sensing silicone foley catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted no obvious visible defects such as ridges.The catheter balloon was inflated with 10ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and balloon concentricity was observed to be 60:40.The balloon rested for 30 minutes without leaks and passively deflated without issues such as ridges or mushrooming, returning 10ml of solution.Active length of the catheter balloon was measured (0.8385") and found to be within specification (0.6"-0.9").The catheter was confirmed to be 16 fr.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than i required to make the syringe "stick" in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat 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 falls, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.".
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Event Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter was met with resistance upon removal.The balloon was reportedly deflated and the patient experienced pain and bleeding at the meatus.When the catheter was removed, the balloon was noted to have folded in on itself, ¿creating a rivet like appearance.¿ the balloon was reportedly inflated and deflated to observe the same folding in action.No medical intervention was required.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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