FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

RUSCH SILCOMED

MDR report key: 3021408 · Received February 15, 2013

Report

Report Number
3021408
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 15, 2013
Date of Event
February 3, 2013
Report Date
February 15, 2013
Manufacturer
TELEFLEX MEDICAL
Product Code
KOD
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
VA, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

WHEN TRYING TO PLACE A 6 FRENCH FOLEY CATHETER, THE WIRE WITHIN THE FOLEY HAD TORN THROUGH THE SIDE OF THE CATHETER. THEREFORE THE WIRE EXPOSED WHILE TRYING TO PLACE THE FOLEY INTO THE PATIENT.WHAT WAS THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE?INSERTION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
69943 RUSCH SILCOMED CATHETER, FOLEY KOD TELEFLEX MEDICAL 17000306 *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 13 MO