Catalog Number 383012 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Skin Tears (2516)
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Event Date 06/13/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while using the bd intima-ii¿ closed iv catheter system there was leakage.The following was recieved by the initital reporter: on (b)(6) 2023, when an outpatient was undergoing enhanced ct, the high-pressure syringe alarmed.The technician checked and found blood oozing from the membrane of the indwelling needle and the pipeline burst.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while using the bd intima-ii¿ closed iv catheter system there was leakage.The following was received by the initial reporter: on (b)(6) 2023, when an outpatient was undergoing enhanced ct, the high-pressure syringe alarmed.The technician checked and found blood oozing from the membrane of the indwelling needle and the pipeline burst.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: in response to the event reported a device history review was conducted for lot number 91230640.According to the sampling plan applied for product performance, this lot was accepted and released without defects being noted during the final assembly or visual inspections.Based on your description of the event, our engineers were able to determine that the most likely root cause for this event is the forcing of fluid through the device during injection.The bd pegasus is an infusion only device and is not rated for high pressure injections.Bd encourages the review of the instructions for use included with all pegasus units; bd will continue to track and trend for this issue.
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