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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 |
07/25/2025
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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 patient was on stretcher post wake up from kidney transplant when foley catheter was noted to be on the stretcher not inserted into the patient.The foley appeared to be defective upon inspection.
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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.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.The potential root cause for this failure mode could be insufficient latex strength, low/non-uniform rubberize thickness, incorrect wire pressing technique, incorrect stripping technique etc.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: 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/cc balloon: use 10ml/cc sterile water 30ml/cc balloon: use 35ml/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 water.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 adequately trained professionals for assistance as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occurred care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Correction: d, h.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 patient was on stretcher post wake up from kidney transplant when foley catheter was noted to be on the stretcher not inserted into the patient.The foley appeared to be defective upon inspection.Per additional information received via email on 13aug2025, it was reported that the patient would have needed a new one inserted.
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