| Model Number |
0094160 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Misassembled (1398)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Patient Involvement (2645); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/06/2019
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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 drainage hole on the catheter was more near the tip and the tip bent easily when given a little force.There was no patient injury.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the drainage hole on the catheter was more near the tip and the tip bent easily when given a little force.There was no patient injury.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was confirmed.Red rubber latex intermittent catheters were returned.A sampling plan was created and 20 samples of the lot of 100 were tested and two of the catheters were found to be out of specifications.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: ¿caution: this product contains natural rubber latex which may cause allergic reactions.With funnel end 16¿ (40.6cm) length, two eyes, x-ray opaque rubber warning: do not use ointments or lubricants having a petrolatum base.They will damage latex.This is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.Storage: store catheters at room temperature away from direct exposure to light, preferably in the original box.For urological use only.U.S.Product.Packaged in mexico caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.".
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