The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard 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 bard.The device was not returned.
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The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "reorder 802010 without catheter sterile: contents of tray are sterile unless package is opened or damaged, except for povidone-iodine swabs which are not terminally sterilized.C.R.Bard, inc.Covington, ga 30014 800-526-4455 www.Bardmedical.Com packaged in mexico foley catheter insertion tray for 5cc balloon single use only.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Pd-50224 4/01 contents: ¿ povidone-iodine swabs ¿ waterproof underpad ¿ drape ¿ 10cc syringe (prefilled with sterile water) ¿ gloves ¿ lubricant ¿ graduated collection container peel apart 1.Remove tray lid.2.Place underpad beneath patient, plastic side down.3.Put on cuffed gloves.4.Position drape on patient.5.Open lubricant.Lubricate catheter.6.Open packet of swabs.7.Prep patient with swabs.8.Proceed with catheterization in usual manner.To inflate catheter, simply insert tip of water-filled syringe gently into valve (do not overpenetrate) and depress plunger.Instill entire amount of sterile water.9.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Bardia and bard are registered trademarks of c.R.Bard, inc.Or an affiliate.Warning: after use, the product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Released" (b)(4) the device was not returned.
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