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MalfunctionFGD

SUPER XL ENEMA SYSTEM

Received Jun 30, 2017 · Event occurred May 31, 2017

Report 6680242 · MDR key 6680242

Device

Generic name

Barium Enema Catheter

Model number

901203

Catalog number

901203

Lot number

60051579

Product problems

  • Deflation Problem

Patient

Not reported

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Narrative

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Description of Event or Problem

THE BALLOON ON THE ENEMA TIPS ARE DEFLATING. THIS HAS HAPPENED ON AT LEAST 4 RECENT PATIENTS. WHILE PERFORMING AN ENEMA ON MULTIPLE PATIENTS, THE BALLOON THAT KEEPS THE TIP IN PLACE SLOWLY DEFLATES. DURING ONE EXAM WE HAD TO REINSERT THE TIP SO THE EXAM COULD BE COMPLETED. SISTER HOSPITAL INDICATED THAT THEY WERE HAVING SIMILAR ISSUES WITH THIS PRODUCT.