Model Number XB63201002 |
Device Problems
Crack (1135); Unintended Deflation (4061)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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According to available information, this device was no longer working due to a crack.The surgeon placed the device and inflated with 30 cc saline after the patient had a surgical procedure for a transurethral resection of his prostate.In the recovery room the nurse observed that the patient had been de-catheterized and noted a crack along the balloon.No other adverse patient effects were reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Without the benefit of examination and testing, coloplast is precluded from commenting on the condition of the device or the cause of the occurrence.Should additional facts prompt us to alter or supplement any information or conclusions contained in the original mdr or in any prior supplemental reports, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Upon review of this complaint, it was noted that the physician used saline to inflate the balloon of this catheter.The instructions for use (ifu) states that sterile water should be used to inflate the balloon of this catheter.Therefore, it was determined that the observations reported were due to use error.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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