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MalfunctionEXR

UNOMETER SAFETI PLUS - WITH LUER-LOCK & LUER

Received Jun 3, 2015 · Event occurred May 5, 2015

Report 3007966929-2015-00051 · MDR key 4817924

Device

Generic name

Urinometer, Mechanical

Manufacturer

Unomedical Ltd.

Model number

158100510190

Product problems

  • Leak/Splash
  • Unable to Obtain Readings
  • Defective Component

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE NURSE REPORTS THE UNOMETER SAFETI OPEN/CLOSE LEVER IS IN THE CLOSED POSITION (IN ORDER TO MEASURE URINE OUTPUT) HOWEVER, AFTER ONE HOUR IT IS OBSERVED THE MEASUREMENT CHAMBER IS EMPTY; URINE FLOWS INTO THE COLLECTION BAG MAKING IT IMPOSSIBLE TO OBTAIN THE URINE MEASUREMENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

BASED ON THE AVAILABLE INFORMATION, THIS EVENT IS DEEMED A REPORTABLE MALFUNCTION. NO FURTHER INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME OF THE REPORT. THERE WERE NO REPORTS OF THE PATIENT BEING HARMED AS A RESULT OF THIS MALFUNCTION. SHOULD ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOME AVAILABLE, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES TWO DEVICES, THEREFORE A SEPARATE FDA FORM 3500A WILL BE DRAFTED FOR EACH DEVICE.