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The device was not returned for evaluation.The reported event could not be confirmed.A potential root cause for this failure could be "operator error".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: ¿for urological use only.Urinary catheters are intended
for use for bladder management including urine
drainage, collection and measurement.The devices
are passed to the urinary bladder via the urethra.Warnings:
this is a single use device.Do not reuse.Reuse of
a single use device increases the risk of catheter
acquired urinary tract infections.How to prepare and use your urinary catheter
1.Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water.2.Peel open the pack at the funnel end to expose
approximately 2¿- 4¿ of the catheter.Don¿t remove the catheter yet.3.Wash the area around the meatus before
catheterizing.4.Wash your hands again.5.Using the catheter:
with sure-grip¿ sleeve:
a.Hold the sure-grip¿ sleeve with your
dominant hand and squeeze it to hold the
catheter shaft as you remove the catheter
from the pack.B.Next, hold the catheter funnel above the
sure-grip¿ sleeve with your other hand and
slide the sure-grip¿ sleeve down the shaft,
stopping at about 6¿ from the tip.Release the
funnel.C.Using the sure-grip¿ sleeve to hold the
catheter firmly, lubricate catheter tip with
lubricating gel.D.While gripping the catheter with the
sure-grip¿ sleeve, gently pass the tip of the
catheter into your urethra until the sure-grip¿
sleeve nears the meatus.If there is no urine
flow, loosen the tension on the sure-grip¿
sleeve to allow it to slide back towards the
funnel end.Re-grip sure-grip¿ sleeve and
continue to insert the catheter into the
urethra.Repeat until urine starts to flow.Without sure-grip¿ sleeve:
a.Remove the catheter from the pack.B.Lubricate the catheter tip with lubricating gel.C.Gently pass the tip of the catheter into your
urethra and advance the catheter until urine
starts to flow.6.Try to keep the catheter steady until urine stops
flowing.When urine stops flowing, slowly
withdraw the catheter, stopping if flow starts again,
until the last few drops have drained.7.Finish by disposing of the catheter and its
packaging.8.Wash your hands with soap and water"
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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