inforMED
InjuryMJC

SURESTEP FOLEY TRAY SYSTEM 16 FR

Received Jun 9, 2022 · Event occurred May 24, 2022

Report MW5110228 · MDR key 14653404

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Urological (antimicrobial) And Accessories

Manufacturer

Bard Sdn., Bhd.

Model number

A947316

Lot number

NGGP3777

Product problems

  • Difficult to Remove
  • Material Deformation
  • Physical Resistance/Sticking

Patient

63 YR · Male

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Pain
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Pain

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IN PROCESS OF DISCONTINUING FOLEY CATHETER AND NOTICED MUCH RESISTANCE EVEN THOUGH FULL 10 ML "NS" REMOVED FROM BALLOON. TRIED TO REMOVE MORE INCASE OVER FILLED. MUCH RESISTANCE PROVIDED PAIN AND SLIGHT BLOODY DRAINAGE FROM PT'S URETHRA. UPON REMOVAL NOTICED DEFORMITY OF CATHETER TUBING IN THE TIP WHERE THE BALLOON WAS RIDGED AND DIAMETER THICKNESS SIGNIFICANTLY MORE THAT THE REST OF TUBING CAUSING RESISTANCE WHEN ATTEMPTING TO SMOOTHLY REMOVE TUBING FROM URETHRA, SUSPECT MINOR URETHRAL TRAUMA DUE TO VISIBLE BLOODY DRAINAGE. SAMPLE SAVED PT'S NURSE AND NURSING SUPERVISOR MADE AWARE.