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It was reported that the urine leaked from one of the lumens at the top of the 3 way foley catheter.The patient was reportedly using a 2 way catheter in the past, but was sent this one and then started experiencing leakage.Per consult with mss, the 3 way catheter should be for hospital use.
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It was reported that the urine leaked from one of the lumens at the top of the 3 way foley catheter.The patient was reportedly using a 2 way catheter in the past, but was sent this one and then started experiencing leakage.Per consult with mss, the 3 way catheter should be for hospital use.
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause could be due to "funnel design (id oversized)".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.Recommended inflation capacities 3cc balloon: use 5cc sterile water 5cc balloon: use 10cc sterile water 30cc balloon: use 35cc sterile water warning: after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws and regulations.Catheters should be replaced in accordance with the cdc guideline, "guideline for prevention of catheter-associated urinary tract infection." at the onset or first signs of a urinary tract infection, catheter encrustation, or any other catheterrelated adverse effect, the catheter should be replaced to deflate catheter balloon: gently insert a luer slip syringe in the catheter valve.Never use more force than is required to make the syringe "stick" in the valve.Allow the pressure within the balloon to force the plunger back and fill the syringe with water.If you notice slow or no deflation, re-seat the syringe gently.Use only gentle aspiration to encourage deflation if needed.Vigorous aspiration may collapse the inflation lumen, preventing balloon deflation.If permitted by hospital protocol, the valve arm may be severed.If this fails, contact adequately trained professional for assistance, as directed by hospital protocol.Should balloon rupture occur, care should be taken to assure that all balloon fragments have been removed from the patient.".
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