| Model Number |
NEBULIZER, SIDE STREAM, RE-USABLE - 166112 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient Device Interaction Problem (4001)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available (4581)
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| Date of Event |
03/03/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient experienced bacteriuria and an accidental removal while using the foley catheter.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for bacteriuria.
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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.The device was not returned.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample is available for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "materials of construction are not biocompatible/ stiffness of the product".It was unknown whether the device had met specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "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." h11: section a through f - the information provided by bard 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 bard.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient experienced bacteriuria and an accidental removal while using the foley catheter.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for bacteriuria.
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