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The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.1 sample were confirmed to exhibit the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The product was used for patient treatment.The product caused the reported failure.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (with original packaging), dispoz-a-bag.Visual inspection of the sample noted the bag was wrinkled.Also noted the dispoz-a-bag was filled with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and the valve was observed attached to the leg bag at an angle.The photo sample provided shows the bag was wrinkled and the valve attached at an angle.This does not meet specification which states "the leg bag fold inside the perforated package shall be according to drawing".A potential root cause for this failure mode could be ¿no follow up to the good manufacturing practices".The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "directions for use: 1.Separate notches within circles.Pull straps through holes and around leg.2.Position bag on leg with flutter valve at top.3.Attach catheter or extension tubing to top inlet.When wearing bag below knee, attach bard extension tubing (catalog no.150615 or 4a4194).4.To empty dispoz-a-bag, push green lever on flip-flo valve out and down.Important: be sure to reclose flip-flo valve after emptying bag.5.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." correction: d,g,h.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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