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BARD® URETHRAL CATHETERIZATION TRAY WITH VINYL CATHETER

Received Jul 26, 2017

Report 1018233-2017-03949 · MDR key 6745607

Device

Generic name

Urethral Tray

Model number

772417

Catalog number

772417

Lot number

UNK

Product problems

  • Component Missing

Patient

Not reported

  • No Patient Involvement
  • No Patient Involvement

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN; THEREFORE, THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE REVIEWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE STATES THE FOLLOWING: "- CONTENTS: VINYL CATHETER, 14 FR. VISUALLY INSPECT THE PRODUCT FOR ANY IMPERFECTIONS OR SURFACE DETERIORATION PRIOR TO USE. LUBRICATE CATHETER. PROCEED WITH CATHETERIZATION IN USUAL MANNER. IF SPECIMEN IS REQUIRED, FILL STERILE CONTAINER FROM CATHETER." (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER KIT DID NOT CONTAIN A CATHETER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BARD 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 BARD.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE CATHETER KIT DID NOT CONTAIN A CATHETER.