|
The reported event was confirmed, however the cause was unknown.The device used for the treatment.The device would not meet the specifications, and was influenced by the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), used silicone irrigation foley.It was noted that there were no obvious signs of damage to the balloon.The catheter balloon inflated with the methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) but leaked through a slit on the inflation funnel right behind the trifurcation.Although the reported event was confirmed, a root cause could not be determined.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be due to excess of temperature in the funnel.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: "warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage silicone and may cause balloon to burst.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a 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.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Recommended inflation capacities 5cc balloon: use 10ml sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35ml sterile water do not exceed recommended capacities." 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.
|