CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEMRecalls & reported problems across all models
Convatec, Purchasing Department · 4 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 30
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 6
- Recalls
- 0
We found 4 models of CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM by Convatec, Purchasing Department in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 30 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 6, 2020 and Sep 16, 2026 — classified as 6 injuries, 24 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Difficult to Remove” (19 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM problems
Device problems
- Difficult to Remove19
- Packaging Problem19
- Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem4
- Premature Separation3
- Contamination /Decontamination Problem2
- Delivered as Unsterile Product1
- Device Handling Problem1
- Sharp Edges1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions24
- Urinary Tract Infection5
- Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding1
- Nausea1
- Tissue Breakdown1
CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM models
4 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM CS12Tray, Catheterization, Sterile Urethral, With Or Without Catheter (Kit)22 reports
- CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM CS14Tray, Catheterization, Sterile Urethral, With Or Without Catheter (Kit)6 reports
- Cure Catheter® Closed System CS10Tray, Catheterization, Sterile Urethral, With Or Without Catheter (Kit)1 report
- CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM CS14CTray, Catheterization, Sterile Urethral, With Or Without Catheter (Kit)1 report
Recent CURE CATHETER CLOSED SYSTEM adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
InjurySep 16, 2026Device Handling Problem
End user states "He said some would go in the first inch and will fold back, some others won't go in his urethra at all as they are too flexible. He has no stricture/scar tissue he is aware of. Others he could not pass his prostate and some fold at this point and others just won't pass as they lack the rigidity that he is used to with this product. He said at times it will be 5 in a row that won't go in and then he will try another one and have no problems at all. He said he will go weeks without this being an issue and then he will get another 3 in a row that will give him the same trouble. He said due to the trouble of not being able to pass a few he did experience bleeding. He does not bleed often but states he is prone to UTIs with bleeding events. The bleeding was slight and only was noted on ends of catheters and a little on a pad before stopping on its own. After he had malodorous urine and cloudy urine and went to see his infectious disease MD. They checked his urine and he was found to have a UTI and prescribed a week treatment dose of Bactrim which cleared up his symptoms. He said they checked his PSA and his prostate and nothing appeared too swollen. He has regular follo
Patient problems: Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding; Urinary Tract Infection
MAUDE report 50789141 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681889 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681867 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681793 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681703 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681676 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681656 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681604 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24681551 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24676217 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24676207 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24675893 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24675839 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24675760 ↗MalfunctionMar 24, 2026Difficult to Remove; Packaging Problem
IT WAS REPORTED BY THE MOTHER OF A 25 YO FEMALE THAT THE BAG PORTION OF THE CATHETER IS STUCK IN INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING SEALS. THE CONSUMER HAS CATH'D WITH THIS PRODUCT FOR 8 YRS NOW AND CATHS THROUGH HER URETHRA. SHE GETS 200 CATHETERS PER MONTH, 2 CASES. SHE REPORTS THAT SHE HAS FOUND 20 CATHETERS THAT HAVE THIS SAME DEFECT. BOTH CASES HAVE THE SAME LOT AND THESE 20 HAVE COME FROM BOTH CASES SO FAR. SHE SAID THE BAG OF THE CATHETER ITSELF IS STUCK IN THE SIDE HEAT SEAL OF THE CATHETERS INDIVIDUAL PACKAGING. SHE SAID IT TENDS TO BE STUCK ON THE BOTTOM OF THE BAG TO THE BOTTOM SEAL OF THE PACKAGING. IF SHE PULLS THE BAG OUT, IT WILL TEAR THE CATHETER'S BAG. THEY HAVE NOT USED ONES LIKE THIS WITH THE REPORTED DEFECT AND THE MAJORITY HAVE BEEN DISCARDED BUT SHE SAID SHE HAS KEPT 2 WITH THE DEFECT AND CAN SEND PHOTOS OF THE CONCERN. THERE WAS NO HARM. NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24675708 ↗
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Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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