Catalog Number AK-05502 |
Device Problem
Bent (1059)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 06/22/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device has not been returned for investigation at this time.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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Tuohy needles are bending when entering the epidural space; unable to pass the catheter.There was no patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the epidural needle with no relevant findings.A corrective action is not required at this time as the potential cause of the needle bending could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed on the epidural needle with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.Therefore, the potential cause of the needle bending could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.
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Event Description
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Tuohy needles are bending when entering the epidural space; unable to pass the catheter.There was no patient injury.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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