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 1 used temperature-sensing foley catheter still attached to the drainage bag only.Per visual evaluation, cuff roll was not observed; however, it was confirmed under preliminary evaluation made by field assurance team.During the functional evaluation, the balloon was inflated with air, then deflated, and cuff roll was not formed.After that, 10cc of a mixture of water and blue methylene was introduced with a syringe, and the catheter was left for 3 minutes resting on a flat surface.Then it was deflated by itself and cuff roll was not formed.Per the dimensional evaluation, the catheter was found within specification.The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.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 luer slip tip 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.Recommended inflation capacities 14 fr.And larger (5cc balloon): use 10cc sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities." (b)(4).
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