Email received from materials manager, adams memorial hospital, with additional information related to this incident.It was reported; two silicone 1- layer foley catheter with drain bag had defective bulbs.Catheters had been inserted, bulbs inflated and each time the catheters fell out and the bulbs were not inflated.Third attempt with new catheter was successful.Reporter confirms this incident occurred 12/3/2020 after a nurse had attempted to place and secure each catheter into a female patient.Reporter states, catheter ordered by patient's physician for labor epidural.Reporter states, "that later in third shift the catheter was anchored without issue." reporter states, no serious injury reported no samples available for return and evaluation.No further information at this time.Due to the reported incident, medical intervention and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.
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