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It was reported that the critical care nurse reported in an online survey that "no, the ellik evacuator was not successful in tissue and/or debris evacuation¿ because "some bits remained, which were removed with the resectoscope" in relation to 00451: ellik bladder evacuator disposable.
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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 "reservoir is damaged, reservoir dimensions are not to specification".The lot number was unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Fill with solution.Displace all air before using.Note: for use with resectoscope sheath manufactured by r.Wolf and k.Storz.A separate adapter is enclosed for use with resectoscope sheath manufactured by acmi.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." 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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