| Model Number |
1758SI20 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Invagination (1336)
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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 |
07/12/2022
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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 foley catheter was becoming harder to come out.Customer stated it swelled up on the end and tore them up when pulled it out.Customer stated that they always had bleeding when they removed the catheters.No medical intervention was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿ incorrect balloon design¿.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: "to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip tip 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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." the device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter was becoming harder to come out.Customer stated it swelled up on the end and tore them up when pulled it out.Customer stated that they always had bleeding when they removed the catheters.No medical intervention was reported.
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