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0196L20 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
12/18/2017
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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.The information provided by bard represents all of 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 bard.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient on the fourth day of use.The balloon was deflated.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported issue was confirmed.The device was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection examined the exterior and did not find anything to contribute to the reported event.Inflated the balloon with air while submerged in water and found bubbles leaking from the drainage funnel.Dissected and found the funnel/shaft interface had a hole that allowed the balloon to deflate prematurely.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use states the following: ¿to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a 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 permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use." (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the catheter fell out of the patient on the fourth day of use.The balloon was deflated.
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