The caller reported that the patient had an allergic reaction to the infusion set.It was reported that the patient had an abscess in various locations on the abdominal area.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient inserted a new radid-d link cannula; by friday, (b)(6) 2018, the area was red and presented pain.The patient went to the doctor.The doctor presumed that it was deep-seated encapsulated pus, caused by a delayed reaction to the steel rapid-d link cannula.It was determined that the patient would need surgery.The first surgery took place on (b)(6) 2018 with a superficial incision to remove pus.However, through this process no pus was extracted.On (b)(6) 2018 the patient underwent a 2nd surgery under general anesthesia.The pus was removed by placing a tube inside the wound.It was reported that there would be a 3rd surgery to take place on (b)(6) 2018.The patient would be under general anesthesia for removal of two further small abscesses (one newly formed on (b)(6) 2018, another older one).Both abscesses also occurred in places where the infusion set had previously been placed.At the time of the report the patient was still hospitalized, it is unknown when they will be discharged.The infusion set was requested to be returned for product evaluation.
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