It was reported that the connecta q-syte wht connector ring was damaged during use, causing a reflux on the norepinephrine administration route.
The patient developed hyptension as a result, and an increase in norepinephrine was prescribed by the doctors.
The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from (b)(6) to english: twice on 2 different patients and with 2 different caregivers, the connector ring is no longer fixed.
This caused a reflux on the norepinephrine administration route.
The 2 connectors come from the same batch (defective devices not kept).
Classification of the incident : serious deterioration of the health status clinical consequences and current status of the patient or person involved: major hypotension for the patients concerned.
Actions taken for the patient regarding the device: incriminated lot set aside pending returns from the supplier.
Actions taken in the establishment: declaration of material vigilance.
Indeed, doctors prescribed an increase in norepinephrine and asked for closer monitoring.
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