| Model Number |
A319416AM |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Melted (1385); Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/02/2021
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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 two foley catheter trays (a319416am) are defective.The catheters have either glue or are melted.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed manufacturing related.One sample was confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product was not used for treatment purposes.The product had caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the attached photo sample noted one opened (without original packaging), used silicone foley catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted white material sticking to the catheter.Based on the photo attached, it was evident that the catheter was not covered correctly with a blue sleeve to prevent the catheter from sticking to materials in the tray.This was out of specification which stated, "ensure that each catheter has been packed in the blue tubular bag pk7080002 required by the manufacturing document." a potential root cause could be operator error / error.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: "bard® ez-lok® sampling port (indicated by the blue stem in the port) accepts luer lock (fig.1a) or slip tip syringes (fig.1b).1.Occlude drainage tubing a minimum of 3 inches below the sampling port by kinking the tubing until urine is visible under the access site.2.Swab surface of bard® ez-lok® sampling port with antiseptic wipe.(fig.2) 3.Using aseptic technique, position the syringe in the center of the sampling port.Press the syringe firmly and twist gently to access the sampling port.(fig.3) 4.Slowly aspirate urine sample into syringe and remove syringe from sample port.5.Unkink tubing if necessary and transfer urine specimen into specimen cup or follow hospital protocol.Discard syringe according to hospital protocol.6.Follow established hospital protocol for specimen labeling and transport to lab." 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 actual/suspected device was inspected.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the two foley catheter trays (a319416am) are defective.The catheters have either glue or are melted.
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