| Catalog Number |
PWF030 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Biocompatibility (2886)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Urinary Tract Infection (2120)
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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 developed two urinary tract infections while using the purewick catheters.It was noted that lab results showed the cause of the urinary tract infection was proteus mirabilis.
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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¿.As no sample was returned, it could not be determined if the device met specifications or if there is a relationship between the device and the reported event.Based on the event it appeared that the device used for treatment.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: ¿replace the purewick female external catheter at least every 8-12 hours or if soiled with feces or blood.Always assess skin for compromise and perform perineal care prior to placement of a new purewick female external catheter." 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.The device was not returned.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the patient developed two urinary tract infections while using the purewick catheters.It was noted that lab results showed the cause of the urinary tract infection was proteus mirabilis.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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