MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC UNIVERSA SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER; EZL CATHETER, RETENTION TYPE, BALLOON

Model Number G17207

Device Problem Deflation Problem (1149)

Patient Problem No Code Available (3191)

Event Date 10/01/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Pma/510k #: k091767.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

It was reported after placement of an universa silicone foley catheter, there was urinary leakage with expulsion of the catheter.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported as a result of this alleged product malfunction.Additional details regarding the patient and event have been requested.At this time, no additional information has been provided.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

Event Description

Additional information provided: the procedure being performed was foley catheter replacement.The procedure was completed successfully.No unintended section of the device remained inside the patient.

Event Description

No additional information about the patient or event has been received since the last report on 09aug2019.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation/evaluation: reviews of complaint history, device history record, specifications, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control data were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: warnings: always inflate the balloon with a sterile liquid.Never inflate with air, carbon dioxide or any other gas.Do not overinflate.Using excessive pressure to inflate the balloon on this device can cause the balloon to rupture.Precautions: visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.When inflating the balloon, use a luer syringe.Do not use a needle.Refer to the product label or the inflation check valve on the balloon device for appropriate balloon volume.Instructions for use use the syringe to fill the balloon.It is recommended the balloon¿s fluid be checked periodically and then reinflated with the recommended volume.Secure the catheter to the skin.The complaint was confirmed upon customer testimony.No complaint product was returned for evaluation.Although requested, the customer indicated no additional information was available.There is no indication that a design process or related failure mode contributed to this event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook medical has notified the appropriate personnel and will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.

• Brand Name: UNIVERSA SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER
• Type of Device: EZL CATHETER, RETENTION TYPE, BALLOON
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• MDR Report Key: 8804745
• MDR Text Key: 151601428
• Report Number: 1820334-2019-01735
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: EZL
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002172074
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002172074(17)191130(10)8123369
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 09/06/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2019
• Device Model Number: G17207
• Device Catalogue Number: 028516-CE
• Device Lot Number: 8123369
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/04/2019
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1