The reported event was confirmed.Visual inspection noted one used foley statlock was returned.Visual evaluation noted no obvious defects.Clamp was able to open and close normally.A 16fr foley catheter was placed in the clamp.The clamp closed properly around the catheter, and the clamp door opened when slight pressure downward was applied to the catheter.A potential root cause for this failure could be material weakens due to over sterilization.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: ¿7.Align the statlock stabilization device over securement sire leaving 1 inch of catheter slack.Make sure leg is fully extended." h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
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