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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Restricted Flow rate (1248)
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| 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.The device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the urine would not drain into the leg bag after less than 12 hours of use.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the urine would not drain into the leg bag after less than 12 hours of use.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was unconfirmed.Received 1 used leg bag for evaluation.The visual evaluation of the sample noted no obvious defects.A drainage test was performed, with the specification that the unit is acceptable if it drained.The bag was filled and drained completely.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use states the following: "bard® dispoz-a-bag® leg bag with flip-flo¿ drainage valve a vinyl leg bag to be used with male external catheters, foley catheters or most other types of urinary catheters.Directions for use: 1.Separate notches within circles.Pull straps through holes and around leg.2.Position bag on leg with flutter valve at top.3.Attach catheter or extension tubing to top inlet.When wearing bag below knee, attach bard® extension tubing (catalog no.150615 or 4a4194).When using extension tubing, make sure to connect tube at least to the 3rd taper of the connector.4.To empty dispoz-a-bag®, push green lever on flip-flo¿ valve out and down.Important: be sure to reclose flip-flo¿ valve after emptying bag.5.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable, local, state and federal laws and regulations.Bard® dispoz-a-bag® accessories: ¿ leg bag holder ¿ 1-3/4¿ wide leg bag strap ¿ deluxe fabric leg bag straps ¿ extension tubing contact c.R.Bard, inc.1-800-526-4455 for information on these and other accessories.Sterile unless package is opened or damaged." corrections:concomitant medical products and device evaluated by mfr.
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