Catalog Number 100/461/000 |
Device Problem
Positioning Failure (1158)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 03/01/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).
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Event Description
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It was reported that after indwelling a tuohy needle in a patient, the customer attempted to insert the guidewire into it; but couldn't with the use of a portex® mini-trach® ii - non seldinger kit.No patient injury.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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One tuohy needle and one guide wire were provided for evaluation.The needle was tested and found to be inserted without resistance.The guide wire was tested as well, and upon insertion was not found to have resistance.Every needle received at smiths medical (b)(4) gets inspected randomly and there have been no deviations in the inspection protocol of the involved needle lots.The reported complaint was not confirmed and revealed no intrinsic evidence to suggest a root cause related to manufacturing.
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