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The reported event was unconfirmed.Visual inspection noted one temperature sensing catheter.Visual evaluation noted no obvious defects.The catheter balloon was inflated with 10 ml methylene blue solution (3 drops 1% aq methylene blue per 100ml distilled water) and the balloon concentricity was observed to be 60:40.The balloon rested for 30 minutes without leaks and passively deflated without issue or cuffing, returning 10ml of solution.The drainage lumen was flushed.No leaks were found.The active length of the catheter balloon was measured (0.6785") and found to be within specification (0.60" - 0.90").The catheter measured to be 18 fr.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: ¿proper techniques for urinary catheter insertion ¿ perform hand hygiene immediately before and after insertion ¿ insert urinary catheters using aseptic technique and sterile equipment ¿ use the smallest foley catheter possible, consistent with good drainage ¿ document the indications for catheter insertion, date and time of catheter insertion, individual who inserted catheter, and date and time of catheter removal in patient record proper techniques for urinary catheter maintenance ¿ secure the foley catheter, use the statlock® foley stabilization device if provided ¿ maintain a closed drainage system by utilizing pre-connected, sealed catheter-tubing junctions ¿ maintain unobstructed urine flow and keep the catheter and collection tube free from kinking ¿ keep the collection bag below the level of the bladder or hips at all times ¿ empty the collection bag regularly (e.G., prior to transport) using a separate, clean collection container for each patient ¿ routine hygiene (e.G., cleansing of the meatal surface during daily bathing or showering) is appropriate ¿ leave foley catheter in place only as long as needed" h11: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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