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.
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Received one used silicone catheter.Initial visual evaluation noted no obvious defects.Per functional evaluation the balloon was inflated with air and deflated and no cuff roll was formed.After that, 10cc of a mix of water and blue methylene was introduced with a syringe, the catheter was left for 3 minutes resting in a flat surface.Then it was deflated by itself and no cuff roll was found.Per dimensional evaluation the active length was measured with a digital caliper and the results are as follows.Short side= 0.7995¿, long side=0.8160¿ (per dwg8040 the active length is 0.6¿ to 0.9¿).The catheter active length was found within specification.The reported event could was unconfirmed as the product problem could not be reproduced.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use states the following: "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.Allow the balloon to deflate slowly on its own.Do not aspirate or manually accelerate the deflation of the balloon.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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." (b)(4).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.
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