| Model Number |
056122 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Naturally Worn (2988)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the red rubber catheter was getting brittle or dry before expiration.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the red rubber catheter was getting brittle or dry before expiration.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed however the cause was unknown.A photo sample of a red rubber catheter in its original packaging was returned.The catheter had white marks indicative of catheter degradation.Due to additional information from moncks quality engineering , the found degradation appears to be post-manufacturing.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: "visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box." 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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