Catalog Number 682142/A |
Device Problem
Incomplete or Inadequate Connection (4037)
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Patient Problem
Blood Loss (2597)
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Event Date 05/01/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device has been returned for evaluation.A follow up will be submitted when the evaluation is complete.
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Event Description
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The account alleges the blood would back up the tube and leak out of the connection near the red stopcock.When the nurse attempted to tighten the connection it would spin and not get tight.The device was replaced with no injury to the patient.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The suspect device was returned for evaluation.The device was visually inspected and functional testing was performed.The complaint is confirmed.The root cause is attributed to overtightening of the connection during the procedure.A review of the device history record was performed and no exception documents were found.A review of the complaint database was performed and no similar complaints for this lot number were found.
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