MedSun: Newsletter #76, September 2012
Newsletter #76, September 2012
Articles
I-Flow ON-Q Pump with ONDEMAND Bolus Button: Class I Recall - Risk of Continuous Infusion at a Rate Greater Than Expected |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
FDA notified healthcare professionals that the I-Flow ON-Q Pump with ONDEMAND Bolus Button may not lock in the down position when depressed and/or the orange bolus refill indicator may stay in the lowest most position. When this occurs, the patient may receive continuous infusion at a rate greater than expected. As a result, this product may cause serious adverse health consequences, including death. See the Recall Notice for a listing of affected product numbers.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. I-Flow ON-Q Pump with ONDEMAND Bolus Button: Class I Recall - Risk of Continuous Infusion at a Rate Greater Than Expected. August 31, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm317851.htm
Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Automix Automated Nutrition Compounder Systems: Class I Recall - Risk of Fluid Entry into Device Keypads |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
FDA notified healthcare professional of a Class I recall of Baxter Healthcare Automix Automated Nutrition Compounder Systems, due to incorrect key press responses, caused by fluid entry into device keypads and intermittent electrical failures. The incorrect key response failure and the intermittent electrical failures may lead to improperly mixed TPN solutions (e.g. incorrect volumes, incorrect solutions, and/or solution incompatibilities). For critical components of TPN, such as Potassium Chloride and Calcium Chloride, large variations in dosing in highly vulnerable patients could lead to serious injury and/or death. Customers should discontinue using the Automix compounder and transition to an alternative option as soon as possible.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Baxter Healthcare Corporation, Automix Automated Nutrition Compounder Systems: Class I Recall - Risk of Fluid Entry into Device Keypads. August 29, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm317448.htm
CareFusion Alaris Pump Module Model 8100: Class I Recall - Motor Stalls During Infusion |
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FDA Medical Device Safety
FDA notified healthcare professionals and their medical care organizations of the Class I recall of this product due to reports of motor stalls during infusion with the Alaris Pump Module, model 8100. Most of the motor stalls reported have occurred at high infusion rates (typically over 900 ml/hr). The firm cannot rule out the possibility of motor stall occurrence at lower infusion rates. When a motor stall occurs, the Alaris PC unit and the Alaris Pump Module display the visual error code 242.4030 with an audible alarm that is followed by a termination of infusion.
Additional Information:
FDA Medical Device Safety. CareFusion Alaris Pump Module Model 8100: Class I Recall - Motor Stalls During Infusion. August 24, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm316827.htm
CareFusion 303, Alaris Pump Module, Model 8100: Class I Recall - Potential for Pump Malfunction To Stop Infusion |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
FDA notified healthcare professionals of a Class I Recall of the CareFusion 303, Alaris Pump Module, Model 8100, due to a potential for the pump module door keypad overlay to become loose, peel away, or separate from the door assembly. This could cause a potential for fluid ingress which could lead to a keypad malfunction, causing the infusion to stop with alarm.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. CareFusion 303, Alaris Pump Module, Model 8100: Class I Recall - Potential for Pump Malfunction To Stop Infusion. August 22, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm316637.htm
Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty: Class I Recall - Potential for Putty to Ignite |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
There is the potential for Hemostatic Bone Putty to ignite if contacted with electrosurgical cautery systems under certain conditions during surgery. On July 5, 2012, Synthes issued a Medical Device Recall letter requesting medical facilities to examine their inventory and immediately stop using the identified part and lot numbers of the Hemostatic Bone Putty.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Synthes Hemostatic Bone Putty: Class I Recall - Potential for Putty to Ignite. August 21, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm316472.htm
Covidien Initiates a Voluntary Recall of DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads and Cool-tip RFA Electrode Kits that Contain DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads |
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FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts
Covidien has voluntarily decided to recall specific lots manufactured prior to August 30, 2011, due to the potential degradation of foil within the DGPHP grounding pad. Covidien has received reports of four serious injuries, burns at the pad site on the patient, which may be related to this product quality issue.
Additional Information:
FDA Recalls, Market Withdrawals and Safety Alerts. Covidien Initiates a Voluntary Recall of DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads and Cool-tip™ RFA Electrode Kits that Contain DGPHP RFA High-Power Single Use Grounding Pads. August 17, 2012
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm316017.htm
Hospira Propofol Injectable Emulsion: Recall - Glass Vial Defect |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
Recall due to visible particles embedded in the glass to the user level. There may be potential for product to come into contact with the embedded particles and the particles may become dislodged into the solution. In the event in which particulate matter could be injected into a patient, there may be the potential for patient injury where medical intervention may be required
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Hospira Propofol Injectable Emulsion: Recall - Glass Vial Defect. August 16, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm315746.htm
St. Jude Medical Riata Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Leads: Safety Communication - Premature Insulation Failure |
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FDA Medical Device Safety
Physicians should continue to closely monitor patients who have a Riata or Riata ST lead and notify patients if they have a recalled lead. Patients who have not had a recent evaluation and device interrogation should undergo those exams to assess for any electrical abnormalities. Physicians should consider remote monitoring for patients with a recalled lead to better detect electrical abnormalities.
Additional Information:
FDA Medical Device Safety. St. Jude Medical Riata Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (ICD) Leads: Safety Communication - Premature Insulation Failure. August 16, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm315718.htm
Covidien Shiley Adult Tracheostomy Tubes: Class I Recall - Reports Of Volume Leakage And/or Disconnection Between The Inner And Outer Cannulae |
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FDA Medical Device Safety
FDA notified healthcare professionals that Covidien is recalling certain cuffed Shiley tracheostomy tubes due to consumer complaints related to reports of volume leakage and/or disconnection between the inner and outer cannulae, which were observed during mechanical ventilation of patients. Certain lots of Shiley size 8 adult, reusable, cuffed tracheostomy tubes are included in this product recall.
Additional Information:
FDA Medical Device Safety. Covidien Shiley Adult Tracheostomy Tubes: Class I Recall - Reports Of Volume Leakage And/or Disconnection Between The Inner And Outer Cannulae. August 15, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm315634.htm
Stryker Wingspan Stent System: Safety Communication - Narrowed Indications for Use |
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FDA Medical Device Safety
The FDA is informing health care providers and patients that the indications for use and labeling for the Wingspan stent have changed to limit the use of Wingspan to a narrow, select group of patients and conditions. Generally, a patient may be treated with Wingspan only if its use has been approved in advance by the treating physician’s Institutional Review Board (IRB).
Additional Information:
FDA Medical Device Safety. Stryker Wingspan Stent System: Safety Communication - Narrowed Indications for Use. August 8, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314836.htm
Smiths Medical Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump: Class I Recall - System Errors May Cause Device Shutdown |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
FDA notified healthcare professionals and medical care organizations of the Class I recall of all Model 4000 pumps with software Versions V1.0 and V1.1 due to system errors that can cause the Medfusion 4000 infusion pump to go into an alarm condition and stop running, resulting in a delay or an interruption of patient therapy.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Smiths Medical Medfusion Model 4000 Syringe Infusion Pump: Class I Recall - System Errors May Cause Device Shutdown. August 3, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314367.htm
Respironics, Inc., Trilogy 100, 200, and 202 Ventilators: Class I Recall - Power Supply May Fail |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
Recall of certain models of Respironics' Trilogy ventilators due to defective power supply components that may cause unexpected cessation of function, thereby stopping ventilation of the patient. There may also be failure of the ventilator alarm to sound.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Respironics, Inc., Trilogy 100, 200, and 202 Ventilators: Class I Recall - Power Supply May Fail. August 2, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314305.htm
B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion System: Class I Recall |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
Recall due to the potential for breakage of the anti free flow clip catch located inside the infusion pump door. Breakage may occur when the IV set anti free flow clip catch is inserted improperly into the pump and the pump door is forced closed. Misloading of the anti free flow clip catch may create the potential for free flow of medication.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. B. Braun Infusomat Space Infusion System: Class I Recall. August 1, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314096.htm
CareFusion Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015: Class I Recall |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
A component on the PC unit power supply board is causing an error code (120.4630): "System Error" or "Missing Battery Error" to occur. The error code is accompanied by both an audible alarm and a visual error message on the PC unit screen. If the error code occurs at start-up, the Alaris infusion pump cannot be programmed and this may cause a delay in patient therapy. If the error code occurs during infusion, the health care provider cannot make programming changes to current infusions, and this may result in serious injury and/or death to the patient.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. CareFusion Alaris PC Unit, Model 8015: Class I Recall. August 1, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314090.htm
Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Wipes by Dukal - Recall |
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FDA MedWatch Safety Alert
This recall is being initiated due to concerns about potential microbial contamination with Burkholderia cepacia. Use of contaminated wipes could lead to infections, some of which pose health risks in immune-suppressed patients. All customers are advised to discontinue use of products identified in this recall immediately and should dispose of the product.
Additional Information:
FDA MedWatch Safety Alert. Benzalkonium Chloride Antiseptic Wipes by Dukal – Recall. August 1, 2012.
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/MedWatch/SafetyInformation/SafetyAlertsforHumanMedicalProducts/ucm314006.htm
Webcast: MedSun Reporting by Biomedical and Clinical Engineers: Sites' safety stories and successes |
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MedSun Educational Materials
Please visit the Educational Materials page for a newly posted webcast entitled, MedSun Reporting by Biomedical and Clinical Engineers: Sites' safety stories and successes sponsored by MedSun and presented to MedSun hospitals on July 24, 2012. During this program, FDA analysts shared the types of reports received from engineers and why these reports are so valuable. Invited MedSun hospital staff also shared their ‘success stories’, notably what happened to the device and how the reported problem was resolved through collaborations with FDA and the manufacturer.
Additional Information:
MedSun Reporting by Biomedical and Clinical Engineers: Sites’ safety stories and successes. MedSun Educational Materials.
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/MedSunMedicalProductSafetyNetwork/ucm316861.htm
Webcast: Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires: Safety Strategies from the Front Lines |
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MedSun Educational Materials
On June 12th, FDA provided an educational webinar about Surgical Fire safety, entitled Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires: Safety Strategies from the Front Lines. During this program we learned about three hospitals' experiences with surgical fires and the prevention strategies they initiated. The FDA Preventing Surgical Fires Initiative website was updated with webinar materials back in July. Now the Educational Materials page on the MedSun website also provides these materials for you. We encourage you to use and further distribute them to anyone who may be interested.
Additional Information:
Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires: Safety Strategies from the Front Lines. MedSun Educational Materials.
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/MedSunMedicalProductSafetyNetwork/ucm316860.htm
Webinar: Practical Advice for Preventing Surgical Fires: Safety Strategies from the Front Lines. FDA Safe Use Initiative.
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/SafeUseInitiative/PreventingSurgicalFires/ucm301411.htm
Preventing Surgical Fires - Collaborating to Reduce Preventable Harm. FDA Safe Use Initiative.
http://www.fda.gov/Drugs/DrugSafety/SafeUseInitiative/PreventingSurgicalFires/default.htm
Highlighted MedSun Reports
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This section contains a sample of reports from all the MedSun reports received during a particular period. The reports were submitted by MedSun Representatives. In some instances the reports have been summarized and/or edited for clarity. The entries that follow represent a cross section of device-related events submitted by MedSun reporters during the period June 1 through June 30, 2012. All other reports can be searched under the ‘MedSun reports’ menu pane. Note: the two month delay is due to quality control and follow-up.
ANESTHESIOLOGY
Device 1:
Type: Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffed
Manufacturer: Covidien
Brand: Shiley
Device 2:
Type: Tracheostomy Tube, Cuffed
Manufacturer: Covidien
Brand: Shiley
Lot #: Lot 110901541x
Problem:
Two separate boxes of 10fr Shiley trach tubes were opened for procedure. Both were sequentially placed into newly created trach stoma and both were unable to be inflated. Upon inspection of each removed trach tube, it was found that both had holes in the cuff. Third Shiley trach tube successfully inserted and cuff inflated. Procedure was lengthened by approximately 20 minutes on a critically ill ICU patient.
CARDIOVASCULAR
Device:
Type: Catheter, Flow Directed
Manufacturer: Edwards LifeSciences
Brand: Hi-shore
Lot #: 59219795
Cat #: 143HTF7
Problem:
Unable to pass a standard .021 or standard .025 J wire through the lumen of the catheter's distal port. The Swan-Ganz had to be changed out with another manufacturer's product to complete the case. There was no harm to the patient. This same issue had been noted with a previous lot number which was involved in a recent Edward LifeSciences Recall dated May 10, 2012. Another Edwards LifeSciences catheter was also taken out of the package and tested, again the same issue was noted-this lot number is 59219796, REF 143HTF7.
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Manufacturer response for Swan Ganz Catheter, Swan-Ganz (per site reporter)
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Manufacturer had not yet received any reports of problems with this particular lot number. The issue appears too similar to the problem noted in the recall dated May 10, 2012- "void in the distal lumen" causing the J wire to get hung.
Device:
Type: Compressor, Cardiac, External
Manufacturer: ZOLL Medical Corporation
Brand: Autopulse
Problem:
AutoPulse was put in place for cardiac compression during resuscitative efforts. The system shut off when the keypad was touched to change to a continuous mode. Our clinical engineering department was unable to reproduce the occurrence. Clinical engineering noted the system turned itself on when the battery was installed which seemed unusual.
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Manufacturer response for AutoPulse Non-invasive Cardiac Support Pump, Auto Pulse (per site reporter)
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Item shipped back so they can evaluate it.
GASTROENTEROLOGY &UROLOGY
Device:
Type: Fiberoptic Light Cable
Manufacturer: Stryker Endoscopy
Brand: Stryker
Model#: 233-050-064
Problem:
The patient was undergoing an elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The surgeon and the first assistant asked for the C02 gas to be turned on. Normally, the light cable is not turned on until it is attached to the lens. However, in this case, when staff turned on the gas, they also turned on the light at the same time. The light cable was not attached to the lens yet. The nurse said she thought it was attached and that the surgeon was ready for the light source to be turned on. The light cable was actually lying on top of the surgical field on the patient's left thigh. Staff estimates that a few minutes passed by when they smelled something burning and noticed smoke coming from the drapes at the patient's left thigh. They immediately unplugged the light source, removed the drapes, and put a wet cold towel over the site. There was a small hole estimated to be the size of a cigarette burn and less than the size of a dime on the drape and the towel beneath it. There were several layers of blankets and sequential compression hose underneath before reaching the patient's skin--none of these layers were affected and the patient's skin remains intact. There was no injury to the patient or to the staff. Staff did not see a visible flame. Their first alert that something was wrong was a burning odor. The staff and surgeon involved in the case have used this equipment before: this was their first experience with a surgical fire. We recently completed surgical fire drills in the OR (operating room), which staff indicated were helpful to them in knowing how to quickly handle the situation. Staffs were able to correctly identify that all three elements of the fire triangle were present in this case. BioMed was contacted and evaluated the equipment involved in the case. The light source and cable were fully functional and were returned to use. The packaging from the drape material and the drape was discarded. The towel also was discarded.
GENERAL &PLASTIC SURGERY
Device:
Type: Adhesive, Tissue
Manufacturer: Ethicon
Brand: Ethicon Dermabond Advanced
Model#: DNX12
Lot #: ECP787
Problem:
Nurses in the ED decided to test Dermabond Advanced on their unbroken skin on their arms before using it on a toddler. Three out of five employees developed intense burning shortly after application and superficial burns with lingering pain. Concern is the use of this product on open wounds of children (or adults for that matter) in the ER, which needs to be closed with skin adhesive. The manufacturer was notified of incident and rep will come to check on product. The mfr's rep investigated the incident and in-serviced the staff on the proper use/application of the adhesive. The rep tested the product on staff and no burning sensation was felt when applied properly. The ED MDs will also be in-serviced.
Device:
Type: Clip Applier
Manufacturer: Applied Medical
Model#: CA090
Lot #: 1161366
Problem:
While using a direct drive disposable laparoscopic clip applier for laparoscopic cholecysectomy case, the clip applier misfired. The clips would drop off tissue and also refused to fire. Three clip appliers were used to complete the case with the third one being successful.
Device:
Type: Instrument, Robotic Surgical, Tip Cover Accessory
Manufacturer: Intuitive Surgical, Inc.
Brand: Da Vinci Endowrist
Model#: 400180
Lot #: M10120321
Other #: Version 12
Problem:
Multiple (5) Version 12 tip covers did not adequately form to the tip of the monopolar hot shears, resulting in a loose fit and/or loss of integrity. In one case, the tip fell off into the patient's abdomen, but was retrieved.
Device:
Type: Instrument, Ultrasonic Surgical, Curved Shears
Manufacturer: Stryker Sustainability Solutions
Brand: Ethicon Harmonic Ace
Problem:
End of harmonic burned off while in use.
No patient harm done and no further interventions involving the incident. The Harmonic scalpel was not grasping or holding tissue when the incident happened. Per physician, had there been tissue in the scalpel, it quite possibly could have caused a tear/perforation that would have involved more intervention.
Manufacturer took information. We will keep product until further notice. Manufacturer can come view and take pictures while risk management is present.
GENERAL HOSPITAL
Device:
Type: Catheter, Intravascular
Manufacturer: BD Medical
Brand: Saf-t-intima
Cat #: 383323
Problem:
Nurse was putting in an IV. She was using a BD Saf-T-Intima 22ga X 0.75in. She got the first intima in right away, but when she went to extract the needle it poked through the cannula. After removing the intima she attempted to try again with the same results. On third try she used same item, but different lot number with no problems.
Device:
Type: Catheter, Iv
Manufacturer: B. Braun
Brand: Introcan Safety Iv Catheter
Lot #: 2A07258317
Cat #: 4251628-02
Problem:
Nurse attempting to start an IV. She found several needles that were bent making them unusable. She only saved one to be sent to the manufacturer as an example.
Device:
Type: Catheter, Picc
Manufacturer: Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Brand: Groshong Nxt Catheter With Sherlock Tip Location System (Tls) Stylet
Lot #: REVJ1016
Cat #: 9927508D
Problem:
Patient presented to Outpatient Center for PICC line replacement due to leakage at site. A new PICC line was placed in the left arm. As the nurse was pulling the internal guide wire out, it broke. A chest x-ray was performed to determine the line location and how much wire was left inside the line. The PICC was clamped so that the wire would not move. The radiologist was unable to determine the exact distal aspect of the guide wire. The line was removed. Patient was taken to the Emergency Department for further evaluation.
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Device:
Type: Catheter, Picc
Manufacturer: Bard Access Systems, Inc.
Brand: Groshong Nxt Catheter With Sherlock Tip Location System (Tls) Stylet
Lot #: REVJ1016
Cat #: 9927508D
Problem:
As the nurse was pulling out the internal stylet wire, the nurse heard a snap and saw that the guide wire broke off with part of the wire retained in the PICC line. The patient was transferred to radiology to confirm the amount of wire retained. Approximately 15cm was confirmed. The internal stylet outside the patient measured approximately 61cm in length. The PICC was replaced with a Groshong PICC from a different lot number without incident. The patient was discharged home without further issues.
Device 1:
Type: Catheter, Picc
Manufacturer: Vygon
Brand: Nutriline 2fr Picc Catheter
Model#: 1262.30
Lot #: 035467
Device 2:
Type: Catheter, Picc
Manufacturer: Vygon
Brand: Nutriline 2fr Picc Catheter
Model#: 1252.35M
Lot #: 130411GA
Problem:
Lot #130411GA-Patient developed a 2cm band of induration from PICC insertion site to over the shoulder, with a .5cm band of pink/red in center of induration that follows the length of induration.
Lot #035467-Patient developed a wedge of induration that started approximately 3cm above PICC insertion site to over the shoulder, in a widening path.
Device:
Type: Catheter, Picc
Manufacturer: NeoMedical
Brand: Neomagic
Lot #: 1020
Cat #: 1955-1615
Problem:
PICC line placed. The line has peel away sheath that is removed by snapping two small "wings" together which breaks the top and allows you to peel the sheath away. When performed, one wing broke off making it impossible to peel away the sheath and the line needed to be removed. Additional attempts to gain IV access were unsuccessful.
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Manufacturer response for Single Lumen PICC w/Stylet, NeoMagic (per site reporter)
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The manufacturer was made aware of the issue and is arranging to pick up the defective product.
ORTHOPEDIC
Device:
Type: Spine Fusion Systems: Instruments X8In 5Different Trays
Manufacturer: Nuvasive
Cat #s: 340035, 7771175, 3400018, 6850120, 7270072, 7771176, 7771163, 7270013
Problem:
"Nuvasive Spine Systems are manufactured in a way that prevents adequate cleaning and disinfection". All instruments listed have either excessively fine cannulation or had an inner shaft that rotates with an external shaft: the instrument cannot be disassembled to allow each piece to be cleaned. This makes it next to impossible for the staff in CSP to ensure that the instrumentation is clean and able to be sterilized for the next patient." These are quotes by CSP personnel at this facility.
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Manufacturer response for Spine Fusion Systems: Instruments x 8 in 5 different trays, (brand not provided) (per site reporter.
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Vendor rep offers Nuvasive Central Sterile Processing Staff to visit our facility and work with our Central Sterile Processing staff for information sharing and education; Both CSP departments can discuss common issues, frustrations and share techniques.
RADIOLOGY
Device:
Type: Dosimeter, Radiation, Diode Detector
Manufacturer: Sun Nuclear Corporation
Brand: Qed
Model#: 1136
Other #: also s/n 511732020070
Problem:
The patient complained of a burning feeling during the treatment, and when the doctor looked over the patient he noticed a few burn marks in the areas where the radiation dosimeter diodes were placed.
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Special Note: The lollipop icon distinguishes highlighted reports that describe medical device events involving neonatal or pediatric patients, or those events involving a medical device that is indicated for use in neonatal and pediatric patient populations. FDA defines pediatric patients as less than 21 years of age.
Updated September 1, 2012
