| Model Number |
1768SI16 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Deflation Problem (1149)
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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 |
12/07/2022
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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 the patient had to go the hospital to surgically remove the foley catheter, because it was stuck inside the patient and the balloon would not deflate without surgical removal.
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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 because no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause for this failure could be "incorrect balloon design ".It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for treatment purposes.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.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: ¿caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Single use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer slip syringe.Do not use needle.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.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." 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 device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient had to go the hospital to surgically remove the foley catheter, because it was stuck inside the patient and the balloon would not deflate without surgical removal.
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