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Batch documentation and production data could not be reviewed since no lot number were reported.The patient has not reported any lot number and will not return any products for investigation.No images were sent either.It is not possible to verify that the catheters were in fact sharp and contributed to the bleeding and/or uti.The patients low blood pressure was identified at urgent care.The blood pressure continued to go up and down for about 4-5 days.It is not confirmed that this is related to the bleeding.With this limited information, and with no products returned, at this point it is not possible to establish any root cause.Should additional facts prompt us to alter or supplement any information of conclusions contained in this report, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Male patient, that has been using catheters for a long time.Recently switched from straight tip to coude tip.Recently he had two episodes of bleeding, the two episodes happened within two weeks time.The first bleeding lasted a day and self resolved.The second time, the patient experienced bleeding during each time he catheterized during four days straight, only during catheterization, not before or after.On the fourth day, which was january 25th, the patient went to urgent care.The bleeding had then resolved and no bleeding has occured since.When he went to urgent care, he also experienced fever and irregular heart rate.He was diagnosed with uti and treated with iv antibiotics.On january 30th the patient was discharged from the hospital.He says that his blood pressure is okey now and that he is feeling okey but not great.Patient wants to switch to another catheter brand.The patient described the catheter tip as too sharp and that it scratches the urethra.He says this was a general complaint about the coude tip and not specific for any batch.Also, he mentioned that the coude indicator ridge is offset and that it is hard to remember to check the specific orientation.The patient has not reported any lot number.
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