| Catalog Number |
119110 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Invagination (1336)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
07/24/2023
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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.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter balloon was deformed during the pretest.Per photo sample received from ibc on (b)(6) 2023, it was noted that that two lot numbers had this issue (batch# nggp3275 and batch# nggv5075) per follow-up information received from ibc on (b)(6) 2023, clarified that the balloon wrinkled when the balloon was deflated during pretest.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed cause unknown.One sample exhibited the reported failure.The device had not met specifications.The reported failure is considered out of specification as the reported failure was reproduced.The product caused the reported failure.The product was not used for patient treatment or diagnosis.A potential root cause for this failure could be balloon material does not shrink quickly enough.Visual evaluation of the returned sample noted one opened (without original packaging), a 3-way pediatric temperature sensing catheter.Visual inspection noted no obvious defects.The catheter balloon was inflated with 3.5ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and the catheter rested with no leaks noted.The balloon passively deflated in under 2 minutes with no leaks noted, returning 3.5ml of solution.However, the balloon cuffed at the end.This is out of specification per inspection procedure, which states, " balloon must not cuff after deflation.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: ¿[warnings].1.Method for use.(1) do not inflate the balloon in the urethra.[the urethra may be injured.] (2) do not pull the catheter hard.[the bladder/urethra may be injured.] 2.Applicable patients.·patients with delirium who might pull out catheter [when patient tugs at catheter unconsciously, the bladder and urethra may be damaged.] [contraindications].1.Method for use: (1) do not reuse.(2) do not resterilize.(3) this device contains 10% povidone-iodine.For patients with past history of allergic hypersensitivity to povidone-iodine or iodine, consider using alternative disinfectants.(4) be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (5) do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.] 2.Applicable patients.Patients with known allergy to silver coated catheter.¿ 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter balloon was deformed during the pretest.Per photo sample received from ibc on 01aug2023, it was noted that that two lot numbers had this issue (batch# nggp3275 and batch# nggv5075) per follow-up information received from ibc on 02aug2023, clarified that the balloon wrinkled when the balloon was deflated during pretest.
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