It was reported that the catheter was pulled on and broken by the patient 18 days after placement.The remained broken piece of the catheter was visually confirmed at the urethral meatus of the patient, and the broken piece was removed.It was later reported per additional information received from the ibc via email on 03 june 2019, the broken piece was visually confirmed at the urethral meatus of patient and the user was able to pull it out.
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The reported event was confirmed.The evaluation found that the returned catheter had been broken at the catheter shaft.The area of breakage appeared to have a jagged tear.The tearing is because it was pulled by the patient that caused the catheter break as per stated in the event description.This complaint is confirmed as user related.The investigation indicated that the reported issue was not manufacturing or supplier related.Therefore, a device history record review was not required.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following:"[warnings] 1.Method for use (1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients (1) patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications] 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) this device contains 10% povidone-iodine.For patients with past history of allergic hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or iodine, consider using alternative disinfectants.(4) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (5) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients (1) do not use in patients who are or have been allergic to natural rubber latex." correction: d4.H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
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It was reported that the catheter was pulled on and broken by the patient 18 days after placement.The remained broken piece of the catheter was visually confirmed at the urethral meatus of the patient, and the broken piece was removed.It was later reported per additional information received from the ibc via email on 03jun19, the broken piece was visually confirmed at the urethral meatus of patient and the user was able to pull it out.
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