| Model Number |
RTU16C |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Difficult to Insert (1316)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Urinary Tract Infection (2120)
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| Date of Event |
06/27/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient was unable to insert 16fr bever coude hydrophilic catheters anymore and had been getting urinary tract infections while attempting to use the 16fr catheters.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be "catheter outer diameter too large".Therefore, a potential root cause for this failure could be "incorrect extruding parameters".The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "inspect the catheter before use.If the inner packaging is open or broken, do not use the catheter and do not try to re-sterilize it." instructions for intermittent catheters: 1.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.2.Remove catheter from the pack.3.Position yourself comfortably, cleaning the opening of the urethra and surrounding area.4.Gently insert rounded end of catheter into urethra until urine begins to flow.5.When urine stops flowing, remove catheter from urethra.6.Dispose of catheter in accordance with local rules and regulations.7.Wash your hands.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations." 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 the patient was unable to insert 16fr bever coude hydrophilic catheters anymore and had been getting urinary tract infections while attempting to use the 16fr catheters.It was unknown what medical intervention was provided for urinary tract infections.
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