| Catalog Number |
53614G |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/28/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the intermittent catheters were extremely sticky and had a different consistency compared to previous orders.They mentioned that they opened each catheter individually to inspect them.
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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.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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive because no sample was returned.No additional action is required at this time since root cause was not identified.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 state the following: "instructions for use intended use: ¿ the catheter is intended for urinary bladder drainage in patients requiring catheterization for management of incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and surgical procedures.Please contact your physician to determine which product options are best for you, paying close attention to product warnings/ precautions and adverse reactions.¿ wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.¿ release the sterile water from the foil packet.¿ tip the catheter pouch end-to-end three to six times so the water moves back and forth to thoroughly wet the catheter surface.¿ peel open the pack at the funnel end just enough to expose the insertion sleeve.Don¿t remove the catheter yet.Use the adhesive tab at the funnel end of the pack to stick the pack to a nearby vertical surface while preparing to catheterize.¿ wash the area around the meatus before catheterizing.¿ wash your hands again.Hold the insertion sleeve with your dominant hand and squeeze it to grip the catheter shaft as you remove the catheter from the pack.¿ next, hold the catheter funnel above the insertion sleeve with your other hand and slide the insertion sleeve down the shaft, stopping at about 6¿ from the tip.Release the funnel.¿ using the insertion sleeve to hold the catheter firmly, gently pass the tip of the catheter into your urethra until the insertion sleeve nears the meatus.Repeat until urine starts to flow.¿ try to keep the catheter steady until urine stops flowing.When urine stops flowing, slowly withdraw the catheter, stopping if flow starts again, until the last few drops have drained.¿ finish by disposing of the catheter and its packaging.Wash your hands with soap and water.Warning: ¿ this is a single use device.Do not reuse.Reuse of a single use device increases the risk of catheter acquired urinary tract infections.¿ urethral catheter for urological use only.Discard after use.Made of silicone elastomer." correction: d 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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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the intermittent catheters were extremely sticky and had a different consistency compared to previous orders.They mentioned that they opened each catheter individually to inspect them.
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