It was reported that there was low output observed over long periods.The nursing practice council raised and lowered the tubing and increased gravity to drain.The tubing bent at the junction.It was difficult to drain, but there were no blockages.There were 4 kits used.Per additional information received from the customer on 1nov2019, the tubing that was manipulated was between the bag and the catheter.
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It was reported that there was low output observed over long periods.The nursing practice council raised and lowered the tubing and increased gravity to drain.The tubing bent at the junction.It was difficult to drain, but there were no blockages.There were 4 kits used.Per additional information received from the customer on 1nov2019, the tubing that was manipulated was between the bag and the catheter.
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The reported event could not be confirmed.It was unknown whether the device had met specifications due to no sample was returned for evaluation.The product was used for treatment purposes.A potential failure mode could be ¿urine will not flow through tubing¿ with a potential root cause of "kinked tubing".The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "bard® ez-lok® sampling port (indicated by the blue stem in the port) accepts luer lock (fig.1a) or slip tip syringes (fig.1b).1.Occlude drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sampling port by kinking the tubing until urine is visible under the access site.2.Swab surface of bard® ez-lok® sampling port with antiseptic wipe.(fig.2) 3.Using aseptic technique, position the syringe in the center of the sampling port.Press the syringe firmly and twist gently to access the sampling port.(fig.3) 4.Slowly aspirate urine sample into syringe and remove syringe from sample port.5.Unkink tubing if necessary and transfer urine specimen into specimen cup or follow hospital protocol.Discard syringe according to hospital protocol.6.Follow established hospital protocol for specimen labeling and transport to lab.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged, except for any individually packaged components within the tray which are not labeled as sterile.These components are not terminally sterilized.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single use only.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage the catheter and may cause balloon to burst.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practices and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.Please consult product label and insert for any indications, contraindications, hazards, warnings, cautions and directions for use." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
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