| Model Number |
802001 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Restricted Flow rate (1248)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/22/2023
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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 patient had been using urinary drainage bags for about 4 months with no issues until now.This particular lot they gone through multiple bags with the same issue.Urine was not draining down the tubing into the bag.They had to push it down and heard a whoosing sound once the urine started to move.Representative verified position of bag and tubing that allowed gravity to advance urine.It was noted that the patient denied wearing bag while showering, discussed vapor lock and effects of humidity.Suggested to exercise the sides of the bag inorder to ensure that urine can flow into the bag as designed.Per additional information received on (b)(6) 2023, it was reported that the customer was now experiencing the same issue with a different product.The customer was recommended to use drainage bag (ref#154002) after their initial product stopped working.The customer stated urine was now backing up into the ostomy bag.Also stated that there was an unusual noise.This had caused the customer a lot of discomfort and they were unable to sleep during the night due to the need to frequently clear the bag manually by squeezing the urine out to prevent soiling the bed.
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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 ¿kinked tubing ¿.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: directions for use: wash hands.Remove protective cap from drainage tube and connect drainage tube adapter to catheter.Fasten drainage bag to bed frame near the foot of the bed.Do not allow bag to touch floor.Important: hang drainage tube in a straight fashion from bedside to drainage bag.If drainage bag is placed even with patient¿s hip, coil tubing alongside patient.Tubing should be draped over patient¿s leg.Check that urine is draining into bag.To empty bag: remove outlet tube from housing.Release clamp and empty bag.When bag is empty, return clamp to closed position and replace tube in housing.Note: if specimen is required, see directions for obtaining urine sample.Wash hands.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.Directions for obtaining urine sample: kink tubing a minimum of 3 inches below sample sleeve until urine is under sample site.Swab surface of puncture site with antiseptic wipe.Insert needle (21g or smaller) through center of puncture site.Be careful to avoid puncturing opposite side of sample sleeve.Remove desired volume of urine.Release kink to permit flow to drainage bag.Send specimen to laboratory.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.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 been using urinary drainage bags for about 4 months with no issues until now.This particular lot they gone through multiple bags with the same issue.Urine was not draining down the tubing into the bag.They had to push it down and heard a whooshing sound once the urine started to move.Representative verified position of bag and tubing that allowed gravity to advance urine.It was noted that the patient denied wearing bag while showering, discussed vapor lock and effects of humidity.Suggested to exercise the sides of the bag in order to ensure that urine can flow into the bag as designed.Per additional information received on 28feb2023, it was reported that the customer was now experiencing the same issue with a different product.The customer was recommended to use drainage bag (ref# (b)(4)) after their initial product stopped working.The customer stated urine was now backing up into the ostomy bag.Also stated that there was an unusual noise.This had caused the customer a lot of discomfort and they were unable to sleep during the night due to the need to frequently clear the bag manually by squeezing the urine out to prevent soiling the bed.
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