| Catalog Number |
150719 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Restricted Flow rate (1248)
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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 the patient said the leg bag did not connect to the drain bag like his other one did.He said urine was not draining into the bag, and backed up into the catheters.
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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 failure mode could be ¿bag will not expand/vinyl stuck together¿ with a potential root cause of ¿static or positive air pressure¿.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: "directions for use: 1.Separate notches within circles.Pull straps through holes and around leg.2.Position bag on leg with flutter valve at top.3.Attach catheter or extension tubing to top inlet.When wearing bag below knee, attach bard extension tubing (catalog no.150615 or 4a4194).4.To empty dispoz-a-bag, push green lever on flip-flo valve out and down.Important: be sure to reclose flip-flo valve after emptying bag.5.After use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable, local, state and federal laws and regulations." 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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient said the leg bag did not connect to the drain bag like his other one did.He said urine was not draining into the bag, and backed up into the catheters.
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