Device Problems
Use of Device Problem (1670); Insufficient Information (3190)
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Patient Problems
Edema (1820); Hemorrhage/Bleeding (1888); Internal Organ Perforation (1987); Perforation (2001); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The device was not returned.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the nurse gave lactulose enemas as ordered every 4 hours during her shift through the port clamped with a hemostat which was labeled balloon inflation.When discovered by the oncoming shift nurse, the oncoming nurse immediately removed 325cc of lactulose from the balloon port.When the rectal tube was removed the nurse noted the bright red blood that came out with the tube.The bright red blood continued through the nurses shift and the patient had a ct scan of the abdomen completed.The ct results showed a perforated rectum and significant rectal edema.The treatment was not listed on the medwatch and no contact information was available to request additional details of this event.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the nurse gave lactulose enemas as ordered every 4 hours during her shift through the port clamped with a hemostat which was labeled balloon inflation.When discovered by the oncoming shift nurse, the oncoming nurse immediately removed 325cc of lactulose from the balloon port.When the rectal tube was removed the nurse noted the bright red blood that came out with the tube.The bright red blood continued through the nurses shift and the patient had a ct scan of the abdomen completed.The ct results showed a perforated rectum and significant rectal edema.The treatment was not listed on the medwatch and no contact information was available to request additional details of this event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device was not returned for evaluation.The lot number is unknown; therefore, a device history record could not be reviewed.Although the product family is unknown, the label review was determined to be adequate based on past reviews.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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