| Catalog Number |
154004 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Restricted Flow rate (1248)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Urinary Tract Infection (2120); Hematuria (2558)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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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 received.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the when the patient woke in the morning, about 2 feet of urine remained in the drainage tubing in direct contact with his penis.The complainant stated that the tubing had to be manipulated to get the urine to drain.The patient allegedly developed a uti and experienced blood in his urine as a result.The complainant stated that antibiotics were prescribed to treat the uti.The drain bag was reportedly used with a spirit style 3 male external catheter.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the when the patient woke in the morning, about 2 feet of urine remained in the drainage tubing in direct contact with his penis.The complainant stated that the tubing had to be manipulated to get the urine to drain.The patient allegedly developed an uti and experienced blood in his urine as a result.The complainant stated that antibiotics were prescribed to treat the uti.The drain bag was reportedly used with a spirit style 3 male external catheter.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use state the following: "sterile unless package has been opened or damaged.Single use only do not resterilize.For urological use only.Caution: federal (u.S.A.) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Directions for use: visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.If package is opened or damaged or if any imperfection or surface deterioration is observed, do not use.1.Remove protective cap from drainage tube catheter adapter and connect drainage tube to catheter.2.Position hanger on bedside rail near the foot of the bed, using string.3.Use sheeting clip to secure drainage tube to sheet.Important: hang drainage tube in a straight fashion from bedside to drainage bag.4.To empty bag: a.Remove outlet tube from housing: gently squeeze connector arms and pull tube from housing.B.Release clamp and empty bag.C.After emptying, reclamp outlet tube and slide connector into housing until connector arms engage.Note: if specimen is required, see directions for using urine sample port.5.Periodic observations of this system should be made to ensure that urine is flowing freely.If a standing column of urine is observed, check for correct positioning of bag and then for a physical obstruction.If correct positioning or removal of physical obstruction does not allow free flow, the bag may have to be changed." the device was not received.
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