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51814 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Sepsis (2067); Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Kidney Infection (4502)
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| Date of Event |
09/08/2023
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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 patient had hospitalized six times for urinary tract infection, clostridium difficile, ecoli, & bilateral pyelonephritis that resulted in sepsis.Patient was on antibiotic since (b)(6) 2023 and currently on 3rd midline iv antibiotic.Customer reported that medical providers were not able to determine root cause of health episode and asked patient to contact liberator medical supply regarding medical supplies.Patient was working on obtaining second opinions from a different medical provider and seeking bacteria named as result of manufacturer investigation.Patient was treated by almost 20 doctors at the hospital.Medical intervention was unknown.Per the follow up via phone 16sep2023, patient had been on multiple antibiotics since (b)(6) 2023 and was also hospitalized.Customer was still currently taking antibiotics as doctor cannot identify the exact bacteria causing the urinary tract infection.
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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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that patient had hospitalized six times for urinary tract infection, clostridium difficile, ecoli, & bilateral pyelonephritis that resulted in sepsis.Patient was on antibiotic since (b)(6) 2023 and currently on 3rd midline iv antibiotic.Customer reported that medical providers were not able to determine root cause of health episode and asked patient to contact liberator medical supply regarding medical supplies.Patient was working on obtaining second opinions from a different medical provider and seeking bacteria named as result of manufacturer investigation.Patient was treated by almost 20 doctors at the hospital.Medical intervention was unknown.Per the follow up via phone 16sep2023, patient had been on multiple antibiotics since (b)(6) 2023 and was also hospitalized.Customer was still currently taking antibiotics as doctor cannot identify the exact bacteria causing the urinary tract infection.
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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 due to "patient sensitivity to materials".The device history record review could not be performed without a lot number.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿indications for use: the magic3 go¿ intermittent urinary catheter is intended for urological use only.It is intended for use by adult female patients for bladder management including urine drainage, collection, and measurement.The device is passed to the urinary bladder via the urethra.Contraindications: none known.Warnings: this is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Precautions inspect the catheter before use.Do not use the product if the device or packaging is damaged.Adverse reactions: urinary tract infection; bleeding from the urethra; irritation of the urethra.Review the self-catheterization procedure with a healthcare professional.Always wash hands prior to use.Open the catheter package by peeling the tab upwards with the aid of the finger hole.If desired, hang the package with the adhesive surface on the inner side of the tab to a nearby dry vertical surface while preparing to catheterize.Positioned comfortably with thighs spread apart, clean the opening to the urethra ¿ and the surrounding area.Wipe from front to back to avoid fecal contamination.Wash your hands again.Remove the catheter with the aid of the insertion handle and advance the catheter tip into the urethra.Slowly and gently insert the catheter into the urethra until urine begins to flow (approximately 1-1.5" or 2.5-3.8 cm).When urine stops flowing, begin to withdraw the catheter.It is recommended to slowly rotate the catheter during withdrawal, stopping each time urine begins to flow.Check the color, odor and clarity of the urine.Any changes may need to be reported to a health care professional.Disposal: place the catheter back into the package and dispose in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable local, state and federal laws and regulations.Do not flush down the toilet.Wash hands." 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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