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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.It is unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The product was used for urological care.It was unknown whether the product had caused the reported failure.A potential root cause for this failure mode could be user related (example: contact with sharp object)/mechanical failure/operator error/thin rubberize layer).The dhr review could not be performed without a lot number.Therefore, no additional action is required at this time.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "directions for use: 1.Method of use.The device is intended for single use only and is not reusable.(1) to secure a sterile field for the procedure, spread a clean wrapping paper.(2) place waterproof sheet beneath patient¿s buttocks.(fig.1) (3) put on sterile gloves.Open tray and place it on the wrapping paper.(fig.2) (4) cleanse the area around the external urethral meatus with the cotton balls immersed in the antiseptics.(fig.3) (5) lubricate the distal end of the catheter with water-soluble lubricant packaged in the tray.(fig.4).(6) insert catheter into the urethral meatus and advance it until the balloon enters the bladder and urine flows out through the catheter.Using a syringe packaged in the tray, infuse the specified volume of sterile water into the inflation lumen to inflate the balloon.(fig.5).(7) pull catheter to seat the balloon at the level of the bladder neck and secure placement.(8) keep the drainage bag below the bladder level without touching the floor.(fig.6).(9) secure drainage tube to bed sheet with clip to ensure that there is neither twist nor kink in the tube.(fig.7).(10) to deflate balloon and remove catheter, insert a luer tip (needleless) syringe in the inflation valve to allow the water drain spontaneously.After balloon deflation, withdraw the catheter while confirming that no resistance is encountered." udi format updated with available product information per gudid.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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