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MalfunctionBTC

CYSTOFLO BAGS

Received Oct 7, 2010 · Event occurred Sep 14, 2010

Report 6000001-2010-03830 · MDR key 1859990

Device

Generic name

Bag, Reservoir

Catalog number

MRD2926

Lot number

SX09KD3

Product problems

  • Material Rupture

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED TO BAXTER (B)(4) OF A CYSTOFLO BAG WITH A RUPTURE IN THE BAG. THE CONDITION WAS REPORTED BEFORE USE. PATIENT INJURY AND MEDICAL INTERVENTION WERE NOT REPORTED FOR THIS EVENT. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

(B)(4). THE ACTUAL SAMPLE WAS EVALUATED AND THE ISSUE WAS CONFIRMED. IN THE SAMPLE EVALUATION AN EXCESS OF SOLVENT BETWEEN THE DRAINAGE TUBE AND THE BAG WAS OBSERVED. IT WAS DETERMINED THAT THE INTERNAL BAG IS BROKEN BY THE PRESENCE OF SOLVENT IN THE BODY OF THE BAG. NO CORRECTIVE ACTION WAS PERFORMED. THIS DEVICE IS MANUFACTURED FOR DISTRIBUTION OUTSIDE OF THE UNITED STATES (US); THEREFORE, IT DOES NOT CONTAIN A US 510K NUMBER. HOWEVER, THIS MDR IS BEING SUBMITTED BECAUSE IT IS THE SAME AS OR SIMILAR TO A PRODUCT DISTRIBUTED WITHIN THE US.