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0165PL08 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Device Damaged Prior to Use (2284)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter ballooned in two areas.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the foley catheter ballooned in two areas.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed as manufacturing related.The visual evaluation observed a flat/blown area on the lumen that created a balloon on the shaft.The sample was examined under a microscope and was identified to be related to the manufacturing process.The device history record was reviewed and found a possible manufacturing issue(s) that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "contraindications 1.Method for use: (1)do not reuse.(2)do not resterilize.(3)be careful that the catheter is not exposed to ointments, contrast medium or oil-based lubricants (including vegetable oils such as olive oil, mineral oils such as white petrolatum and animal oils).[they may damage the device and may burst balloon.] (4)do not hold the device with forceps, etc.Avoid contact with any blades or sharp-edged instruments.[catheter damage may cause balloon rupture and accidental balloon removal or failure to deflate or remove the balloon.]" section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
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