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53612 |
| 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.Device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient said it was difficult to open the burst packets.In addition, she stated that the catheters were flimsy and difficult for her to insert.It was unknown if the patient was able to void.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.A potential failure mode could be ¿difficult insertion¿ with a potential root cause of ¿outside diameter is too large¿.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: ¿the catheter is intended for urinary bladder drainage in patients requiring catheterization for management of incontinence, voiding dysfunction, and surgical procedures.Please contact your physician to determine which product options are best for you, paying close attention to product warnings/ precautions and adverse reactions.The catheter becomes slippery when wetted with water, eliminating the need for a separate lubricant.For your added convenience, this catheter is packaged with its own sterile water.Simply release the water from its foil packet and then tip the un-opened catheter package end-to-end.The catheter acts like a magnet to attract the water and activate its slippery coating.Follow these steps for best results.1.Release the water prior to opening the sealed catheter pouch: a.Apply pressure to the foil packet to release the water.B.Ensure all water is released from the foil packet.2.Wet the catheter a.Hold package with printed side up.B.Tip package end-to-end three to six times to wet catheter.This movement is required so that the water transfers back and forth over the catheter to fully wet the hydrophilic coating.3.Use the catheter a.Peel back package to expose funnel end of catheter.B.If desired, use the self-adhesive tape on the package to temporarily attach the pouch to any dry vertical surface.C.Remove catheter and use according to physician¿s instructions.Warning: this is a single use device.Do not reuse.Reuse of a single use device increases the risk of catheter acquired urinary tract infections.Urethral catheter for urological use only.Discard after use, do not resterilize.Made of silicone elastomer.".
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient said it was difficult to open the burst packets.In addition, she stated that the catheters were flimsy and difficult for her to insert.It was unknown if the patient was able to void.
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