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It was reported that the patient requested to use the restroom and when returned to bed, catheter was no longer in place and was lying on bed.It was stated that the catheter was not pulled by patient.On exam of the catheter, it was noticed that the balloon was no longer attached and was completely removed from coude catheter.Hematoma was seen on ultrasound, manual irrigation ordered, hematuria resolved.Patient was to follow up with urology as outpatient.
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It was reported that the patient requested to use the restroom and when returned to bed, catheter was no longer in place and was lying on bed.It was stated that the catheter was not pulled by patient.On exam of the catheter, it was noticed that the balloon was no longer attached and was completely removed from coude catheter.Hematoma was seen on ultrasound, manual irrigation ordered, hematuria resolved.Patient was to follow up with urology as outpatient.
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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.A potential root cause for this failure could be ¿high modulus latex ¿.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.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water; 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water; 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water.Warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Catheters should be replaced in accordance with the cdc guideline, "guideline for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection." at the onset or first signs of a urinary tract infection, catheter encrustation, or any other catheter related to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe "stick" in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.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 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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