LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO VALVE, FABRIC LEG STRAPS, 19 OZ., STERILE
Report
- Report Number
- 1018233-2020-01346
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- February 26, 2020
- Report Date
- March 19, 2020
- Manufacturer
- C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233
- Product Code
- KNX
- UDI-DI
- 00801741050855
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- FL, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. A POTENTIAL FAILURE MODE COULD BE ¿BAG WILL NOT EXPAND/VINYL STUCK TOGETHER¿ WITH A POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE OF "STATIC OR POSITIVE AIR PRESSURE". THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN THEREFORE THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE REVIEWED. THE INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE WERE FOUND ADEQUATE AND STATE THE FOLLOWING: ¿RELEASED BARD® DISPOZ-A-BAG® DISPOSABLE URINARY LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO¿ DRAINAGE VALVE A MEDICAL GRADE VINYL LEG BAG TO BE USED WITH MALE EXTERNAL CATHETERS. FOLEY CATHETERS OR MOST OTHER TYPES OF URINARY CATHETERS. DIRECTIONS FOR USE: 1. SEPARATE NOTCHES WITHIN CIRCLES. PULL STRAPS THROUGH HOLES AND AROUND LEG. 2. POSITION BAG ON LEG WITH FLUTTER VALVE AT TOP. 3. ATTACH CATHETER OR EXTENSION TUBING TO TOP INLET. WHEN WEARING BAG BELOW KNEE, ATTACH BARD EXTENSION TUBING (CATALOG NO. 150615 OR 4A4194). 4. TO EMPTY DISPOZ-A-BAG, PUSH GREEN LEVER ON FLIP-FLO VALVE OUT AND DOWN. IMPORTANT: BE SURE TO RECLOSE FLIP-FLO VALVE AFTER EMPTYING BAG. 5. AFTER USE, THIS PRODUCT MAY BE A POTENTIAL BIOHAZARD. HANDLE AND DISPOSE OF IN ACCORDANCE WITH ACCEPTED MEDICAL PRACTICE AND APPLICABLE, LOCAL, STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS. BARD DISPOZ-A-BAG ACCESSORIES: ¿ LEG BAG HOLDER ¿ 1-3/4¿ WIDE LEG BAG STRAP ¿ DELUXE FABRIC LEG BAG STRAPS ¿ EXTENSION TUBING CONTACT C.R. BARD, INC. AT THE NUMBER BELOW FOR INFORMATION ON THESE AND OTHER ACCESSORIES. IL7014 LABELING ISSUE DATE: 10/96 IN THE EVENT 3 YEARS HAVE ELAPSED BETWEEN THIS DATE AND THE PRODUCT USE, THE USER SHOULD CONTACT C.R. BARD, INC. TO SEE IF ADDITIONAL PRODUCT INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE. (TELEPHONE NUMBER: 1-800-526-4455). FLUTTER VALVE INLET". H11:SECTION A THROUGH F - THE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY BD 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 BD. H3 OTHER TEXT : THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
THE PATIENT STATED THE LEG BAG HURT HIM AT NIGHT, AND HE HAD TO ADJUST THE BAG BECAUSE IT GOT STUCK. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT DID NOT FILL UP THE WAY IT SHOULD.
THE INVESTIGATION IS STILL IN PROGRESS. ONCE THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED.
THE PATIENT STATED THE LEG BAG HURT HIM AT NIGHT, AND HE HAD TO ADJUST THE BAG BECAUSE IT GOT STUCK. HE ALSO STATED THAT IT DID NOT FILL UP THE WAY IT SHOULD.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 223489 | LEG BAG WITH FLIP-FLO VALVE, FABRIC LEG STRAPS, 19 OZ., STERILE | DISPOS-A-BAG | KNX | C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 | UNK | 00801741050855 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |