MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ICU MEDICAL DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. 4-WAY HIGH FLOW STOPCOCK W/ROTATING LUER; STOPCOCK, I.V. SET

Catalog Number B4018

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/01/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The product involved is a 4-way high flow stopcock w/rotating luer it was reported that during an infusion a leaked norepinephrine.The patient did receive therapy that would not have been required if the leak had been identified.According to the medical team¿s assessment the norepinephrine was increasing to maintain an appropriate blood pressure.This information caused the medical team to believe the patient was septic and requiring and intravenous bolus, which the patient received.Not immediate harm came to the patient with the infusion of the bolus which would have been identified by ventilator support changes, but the patient did receive therapy that was not appropriate.

Manufacturer Narrative

One (1) photo was shared where 2 stopcocks are observed inside a plastic bag, however no leaks or physical damage are observed on the photos.One (1) used sample #b4018 was returned for evaluation.As received a crack damage on the stopcock's lines was observed.No mating device was returned.The sample was primed and a leaks from the crack located in the stopcock was confirmed.The male luer of the device was measure and met iso product design.Complaint of leaks can be confirmed.The probable cause of the cracks is typical due to environmental stress during use.The lot history was reviewed and no nonconformities were identified that may have contributed to the reported complaint.

• Brand Name: 4-WAY HIGH FLOW STOPCOCK W/ROTATING LUER
• Type of Device: STOPCOCK, I.V. SET
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.; avenida cuarzo no. 250; ensenada, b.cfa. 22790 ; MX 22790
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 600 n. field dr.; lake forest, IL 60045 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 19056781
• MDR Text Key: 340396209
• Report Number: 9617594-2024-00380
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00887709008694
• UDI-Public: (01)00887709008694(17)280901(10)13781163
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K080077
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/06/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: B4018
• Device Lot Number: 13781163
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/19/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/27/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/01/2023
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Treatment: NOREPINEPHRINE, MFR UNK