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0102L18 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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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 balloon deflated on it's own.No missing pieces were reported and no medical intervention was required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Received 1 used red lubricath.The reported event was unconfirmed since the problem could not be reproduced.The exterior of the sample was examined and did not find anything to contribute to the reported event.The balloon was inflated with air while submerged in water and the balloon did not leak.A potential root cause is a pinhole in the balloon.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state 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.".
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the catheter balloon deflated on it's own.No missing pieces were reported and no medical intervention was required.
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