Model Number 365712 |
Device Problems
Burst Container or Vessel (1074); Material Rupture (1546); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907); Device Fell (4014)
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Patient Problems
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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Event Date 02/21/2019 |
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 client's spouse contacted the home health office to inform them that the catheter had fallen out.The home care nurse attended the client and found the catheter out of the client with only part of the balloon.The balloon appeared to have ruptured and was not complete, which indicated that fragments of the balloon were retained in client's bladder.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.The evaluation found a balloon sac burst.The sample was evaluated under a microscope and no conditions were found that could be associated with the reported event.The exact cause could not be determined.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: ¿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.".
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Event Description
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It was reported that the clients spouse contacted the home health office to inform them that the catheter had fallen out.The home care nurse attended the client and found the catheter out of the client with only part of the balloon.The balloon appeared to have ruptured and was not complete, which indicated that fragments of the balloon were retained in client's bladder.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.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: ¿ "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." correction: concomitant medical products and device evaluated by mfr.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the client's spouse contacted the home health office to inform them that the catheter had fallen out.The home care nurse attended the client and found the catheter out of the client with only part of the balloon.The balloon appeared to have ruptured and was not complete, which indicated that fragments of the balloon were retained in client's bladder.
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