| Model Number |
PP14SD |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Break (1069); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
09/01/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.
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Event or Problem Description
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The customer reported that the foley was placed on (b)(6) 2020 at 19:15 and broke on (b)(6) 2020 at 19:50 during patient repositioning.The catheter silicone material ripped and had become lacerated when repositioning the patient.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A device history record could not be reviewed because the lot number was unknown.Four digital images were provided and a decontaminated drainage bag with was received for evaluation.A visual inspection of the sample was performed according to the product specification.The reported issue was observed; the catheter was divided into two parts.The manufacturing process was reviewed by a multifunctional team and determined that the process is running according to product specifications, meeting quality acceptance criteria.The equipment used for the catheter-adapter assembly was verified and found to be up to date for all corrective and preventive maintenance as scheduled.The component is produced by external supplier and the assembly process consists of a pick and place operation at the cardinal health facility.The root cause for the condition was requested from the manufacturer and will be documented through the supplier notification and response form.There is no additional inspection on the line to detect the reported condition.A production notification was issued to all personnel to ensure that they are aware on the condition reported by the customer.We are awaiting an action plan to be implement by the supplier for the corrective actions.The cardinal health facility will continue monitoring the process for any adverse trends that require immediate attention.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The root cause for the condition was requested from the manufacturer.The manufacturer attributed the malfunction as the manner in which the device is connected if too much force is used when assembling the device.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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