| Model Number |
21-4453-24 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Mechanical Problem (1384)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Extravasation (1842); Patient Problem/Medical Problem (2688)
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| Date of Event |
07/22/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Device evaluation in progress.(b)(6).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the deltec power port-a-cath ii was set on the 22-july.There was no indication of a contrast medium extravasation in the c-arm.This was not observed on 22-july.On 23-july chemotherapy (epirubicin) was started.The patient complained of a pronounced pain in the port area.A clear extravasation was found during a functional test with a mobile x-ray.The port was removed on the same day as a result of this.No further patient complications were noted.There was no discoloration of the catheter, however a leak was verified on the catheter just two cm distal to the aforementioned site.The operator noted a slit-shaped lesion in the catheter.The defective product was returned to the manufacturer for further device investigation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Other, other text: returned device was received for evaluation.During the evaluation of the device the customer reported condition was not confirmed.No fault found.The device history record was reviewed and showed that this device met all manufacturing specification for product released for distribution.No issues were identified that would have impacted this event.
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