| Model Number |
119110 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/12/2021
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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 an eyelash-like substance was found on the tip of the foley catheter before use.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.1 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 returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), temperature sensing silicone foley catheter.Visual inspection of the sample noted a piece of hair present on the catheter shaft.This is out of specification per inspection procedure states, "no loose or trapped hair on product is allowed." a potential root cause for this failure could be environmental, alcohol, operation error.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The investigation is concluded, and no additional action is required at this time.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.A labeling review was not performed because labelling could not have prevented the reported failure.H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all 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 an eyelash-like substance was found on the tip of the foley catheter before use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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