BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS PPICC SOLO 4FR S/L, 3CG; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,LONG-TERM GREATER THAN 30 DAYS
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Model Number N/A |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Tachycardia (2095); Anxiety (2328); Reaction (2414)
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Event Date 06/12/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation, as the device was discarded after the event occurred.A lot history review (lhr) review is not possible, as no manufacturing lot number has been provided by the complainant.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on insertion of dialator/peel away sheath combination, pt complained of "feeling funny".As picc advanced through peel away, symptoms (unease, anxiety) worsening so picc removed (picc tip had only reached approx axilla).Issues not subsiding after removal- deranged vitals- hypertensive and tachycardic, nil chest pain- breaching met call parameters.Met team attended and mild intervention required (clinician unsure of what was administered).Remained in insertion location for approx 45mins before returning to ward.Pt did not have a reinsertion of line.Clinician believes treatment was completed with pivc.Anecdotal information- mentioned during workshop.
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