Catalog Number 806320 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 12/19/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the sterile water leaked from ports of foley catheter but location unknown.It was stated that because the funnel part had been cut, the leakage location could not be confirmed.Something was wrong with the balloon but could not confirm.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the sterile water leaked from ports of foley catheter but location unknown.It was stated that because the funnel part had been cut, the leakage location could not be confirmed.Something was wrong with the balloon but could not confirm.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was unconfirmed because the reported failure could not be reproduced.The product had not caused the reported failure.No root cause could be found because the reported event was unconfirmed.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "contraindications 1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (4) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients: (1) patients with known allergy to silver coated catheter." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
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