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265714 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Handling Problem (3265)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
04/09/2024
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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 the foley catheter tip broke off when the patient pulled the catheter.Stated that the patient was admitted into this facility with the catheter installed and the patient had to be sent back to the acute care hospital to have the tip removed, patient was currently in that hospital.
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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 tip broke off when the patient pulled the catheter.Stated that the patient was admitted into this facility with the catheter installed and the patient had to be sent back to the acute care hospital to have the tip removed, patient was currently in that hospital.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed ¿ user related.Sample was evaluated and observed distal part of the catheter was broken and not returned.Sample has been examined under microscope and observed jagged tear.Based on reported event, the tip of the catheter was broken when patient pulled the catheter.Hence, the reported event is confirmed as user related.The potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related since the patient had pulled the catheter which had caused the catheter to break.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: "caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged.Do not use if package is opened or damaged.Warning: on catheter, do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.Caution: do not aspirate urine through drainage funnel wall.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.Note: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Single patient use only.Do not reuse.Do not resterilize.For urological use only.Valve type: use luer syringe.Do not use needle.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Recommended inflation capacities: 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water.5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water.15cc balloon: use 20cc sterile water.20cc balloon: use 25cc sterile water.30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water.40cc balloon: use 45cc sterile water.75cc balloon: use 80cc sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.To deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe ¿stick¿ in the valve.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 an adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient." 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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