| Model Number |
895605 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Melted (1385)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/08/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 user did not get anything to go through while running x-rays and once the catheter was pulled out, it appeared to be melted shut, proximal/closest to the connection.The child had to be re-cathed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the user did not get anything to go through while running the x ray and once the catheter was pulled out it appeared to be melted shut proximal or closer to the connection.The child had to be recatheterized.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample returned for evaluation.It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product used for the treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be due to improper installation of the catheter.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: "directions for use: visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or damaged or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.1.Open csr wrap to form sterile field.2.Place under pad beneath patient, plastic side down.3.Put on cuffed gloves.4.Position drape on patient.5.Pour cleansing solution onto prep balls.6.Open foil packet containing lubricant.7.Remove catheter from polybag.8.Lubricate catheter.9.Prepare patient with saturated prep balls.10.Proceed with catheterization in usual manner.11.Catheter may be secured by taping in place.12.Hang the meter near the foot of the bed by using the strap hanger.13.To empty urine meter into receptacle, twist stopcock to straight up position.14.Return stopcock to original position when emptying is complete.15.Periodic observations of this system should be made to ensure that urine is flowing freely.If a standing column of urine is observed, check for correct positioning of bag and then for a physical obstruction.If correct positioning or removal of physical obstruction does not allow free flow, the bag may have to be changed.Tamper-evident seal disconnect instructions: if necessary to disconnect catheter and drainage tube connector, flex catheter as illustrated, grasp tab, and slowly pull along perforations until section is removed.Directions for using urine sample port : 1.Kink drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sample port until urine is visible under puncture site.2.Swab surface of puncture site with antiseptic wipe.3.Insert needle (21 g or smaller) through center of puncture site.4.Aspirate desired volume of urine.5.If urine is placed in specimen jar: a.Secure cap.B.Label specimen jar.C.Send specimen to laboratory.Important: in any drainage collection system, the drainage tube should hang straight from bedside to the drainage collection unit.This helps permit good flow and helps minimize ascending infection due to urine pooling from bedside to collection device.Excess tubing should be arranged to permit straight line drainage." the device was not returned.
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