| Catalog Number |
123518A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Puncture/Hole (1504)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/29/2025
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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.This report references a us equivalent device.The us udi equivalent for this product number is used.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 urinary foley catheter balloon was leaking.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the urinary foley catheter balloon was leaking.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.It was unknown whether the device had met relevant specifications.The potential root cause for this failure mode could be scratched or torn sac due during sac fitting activity.A review of the device history record did not show any problems or conditions that would have contributed to the reported issue.The instructions for use were found adequate and states the following: warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petroleum, they will damage latex and may cause balloon to burst.Do not aspirate urine through the drainage funnel wall.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Use luer tip syringe to inflate with stated ml/cc od sterile water.Do not use needle or for prefilled product, remove clip and squeeze reservoir to inflate with stated ml/cc of sterile water.Recommend inflation capacities: 5ml per cc balloon: use 10ml per cc sterile water 30ml per cc balloon: use 35ml per cc sterile water.Do not exceed recommended capacities.For urological use only.To deflate catheter balloon, gently insert luer slip tip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe stick in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with wa-ter.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 necessary contact adequate trained pro-fessionals for assistance as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occurred care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragment have been removed from the patient.Correction- d.This report references a us equivalent device.The us udi equivalent for this product number is used.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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