Model Number MZ1000-07 |
Device Problem
Failure to Disconnect (2541)
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Patient Problem
No Code Available (3191)
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Event Date 06/28/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The affected product has been received and the evaluation is pending.A follow up report will be submitted once the evaluation is completed.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that 5 days after the product was placed on the bard 5fr powerpicc, they tried removing it using multiple methods, but were unsuccessful.The picc was being used for tpn and fluids.The patient had to have the picc line removed and a new one placed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer¿s report of being unable to disconnect the valve from the picc line was confirmed.Inspection of the received sample confirmed it was unable to be disconnected at the connection between the picc female luer and the maxzero male end.Tool marks were observed at the connection.Attempts to disconnect the mating components were not successful.After many unsuccessful attempts to disconnect by hand, lab pliers were used to disconnect the mating components.Once disconnected the mating components were re-examined, showing an unknown hardened substance on both of the mating components.Testing was not able to identify the substance.The root cause of the customer's experience was not determined.
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Event Description
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The customer reported that 5 days after the product was placed on the bard 5fr powerpicc, they tried removing it using multiple methods, but were unsuccessful.The picc was being used for tpn and fluids.The patient had to have the picc line removed and a new one placed.
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