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It was reported that patient was treated for a urinary tract infection a couple of weeks ago, and although there was no allegation against any product, patient was historically provided with the 420614.It was unknown if the device contributed to urinary tract infection and medical intervention was unknown.
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be due to "patient sensitivity to materials or mechanical and / or chemical responses from the patient".The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.For urological use only.To use: insert rounded end of catheter.Caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Contains or presence of phthalates: di (2-ethylhexyl) phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.This is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient." 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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
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It was reported that patient was treated for a urinary tract infection a couple of weeks ago, and although there was no allegation against any product, patient was historically provided with the 420614.It was unknown if the device contributed to urinary tract infection and medical intervention was unknown.
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