| Model Number |
806316 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Invagination (1336)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the balloon of the silicone foley catheter mushroomed during use making it difficult to remove.The patient was taken to the emergency room where a urologist was brought in to remove the catheter.The method of the catheter removal is unknown.The complainant is unable or unwilling to provide any additional information regarding the event.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the balloon of the silicone foley catheter mushroomed during use making it difficult to remove.The patient was taken to the emergency room where a urologist was brought in to remove the catheter.The method of the catheter removal is unknown.The complainant is unable or unwilling to provide any additional information regarding the event.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be " balloon cuffing".A potential root cause for this failure could be "incorrect balloon position length due to the balloon was not stretched after balloon position." the lot number is unknown; therefore, the device history record could not be reviewed.The instructions for use were found adequate and state the following: "visually inspect the product for any imperfections or surface deterioration prior to use.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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