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70PH |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Bacterial Infection (1735); Unspecified Infection (1930)
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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.The device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced a bacterial growth inside of the patient tubing that has made the patient sick.The patient's doctor alleged that the bacterial growth caused a bacteria infection.It is unknown what medical interventions were given for the infection.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient experienced a bacterial growth inside of the patient tubing that has made the patient sick.The patient's doctor alleged that the bacterial growth caused a bacteria infection.It is unknown what medical interventions were given for the infection.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The reported event was inconclusive as no sample was returned for evaluation.A potential root cause could be due to ¿inadequate material selection - materials of construction are not biocompatible¿.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: "perform perineal care and assess skin integrity" and "replace the purewicktm female external catheter at least every 8-12 hours or if soiled with feces or blood".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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