According to the customer a second foley was placed while the patient was prone for a spinal procedure.The foley was placed without complications.It was reported that after about 45 minutes, the foley was noted out of the patient with a ruptured balloon.The customer reports the balloon was not pre-inflated before use.The customer reports due to the incident, the catheter was replaced.A sample was returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.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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