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A303314A |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); 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.The device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that there was low output observed over long periods.The nursing practice council raised and lowered the tubing and increased gravity to drain.The tubing bent at the junction.It was difficult to drain, but there were no blockages.There were 4 kits used.Per additional information received from the customer on 1nov2019, the tubing that was manipulated was between the bag and the catheter.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that there was low output observed over long periods.The nursing practice council raised and lowered the tubing and increased gravity to drain.The tubing bent at the junction.It was difficult to drain, but there were no blockages.There were 4 kits used.Per additional information received from the customer on 1nov2019, the tubing that was manipulated was between the bag and the catheter.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be 'urine will not flow through tubing¿ with a potential root cause of ''tubing does not meet specifications.¿ 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: ¿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.H3 other text : the device was not returned.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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