Universa G17207Recalls & reported problems
Cook Incorporated · Universa, Silicone Foley Catheter Closed End · Class 2
All models of Universa (82)
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 3
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 3 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 00827002172074), received between Nov 28, 2018 and Jul 18, 2019 — classified as 3 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Deflation Problem” (2 reports).
Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 16, 2026.
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Deflation Problem2
- Fluid/Blood Leak1
Patient problems
- No Code Available2
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient1
Recent adverse event reports
The 3 most recent of 3 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJul 18, 2019Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: THE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED WAS FOLEY CATHETER REPLACEMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO UNINTENDED SECTION OF THE DEVICE REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 8804745 ↗MalfunctionJul 18, 2019Deflation Problem; Deflation Problem
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION PROVIDED: THE PROCEDURE BEING PERFORMED WAS FOLEY CATHETER REPLACEMENT. THE PROCEDURE WAS COMPLETED SUCCESSFULLY. NO UNINTENDED SECTION OF THE DEVICE REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT.
Patient problems: No Consequences Or Impact To Patient
MAUDE report 8804068 ↗MalfunctionNov 28, 2018Fluid/Blood Leak
IT WAS REPORTED THAT UNIVERSAL SILICONE FOLEY CATHETER BALLOON WAS INFLATED WITH WATER AT 10CC, AFTER FEW DAYS IT REDUCED TO 3CC. THE DEVICE WAS REPLACED, BUT THERE WERE NO INJURIES BESIDE THE ADDITIONAL PROCEDURE FOR REPLACEMENT. A SECTION OF THE DEVICE DID NOT REMAIN INSIDE THE PATIENT¿S BODY.
Patient problems: No Code Available
MAUDE report 8110359 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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