Model Number 383531 |
Device Problem
Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
Chemical Exposure (2570)
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Event Date 12/17/2020 |
Event Type
Injury
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Event Description
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It was reported that 4 bd nexiva¿ closed iv dual port catheter systems leaked chemotherapy medication onto the patient's skin during use.This complaint was created to capture the 3rd of 4 related incidents.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "an area around the q-syte was leaking.It caused chemotherapy to leak onto the patients skin which is serious.This is the second such incident that has been reported by the hospital.It has happened 4 times.The first two times it happened the staff in the ward the staff thought it might have been a practice error around tightening the q -syte.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.(b)(4).
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated due to additional information: d10: device available for eval?: yes.D10: returned to manufacturer on: 2/21/2021.H6: investigation: bd received a 24 gauge nexiva closed iv catheter system dual port unit from lot 0139795 for evaluation.A review of the device history record was performed on the reported lot and no quality issues were found during production.Our quality engineer visually inspected the returned unit and observed traces of dried media present in areas through the unit and attached q-syte.There was no visible damage to any of the components of the nexiva catheter unit and its extension line assemblies.Next, a water/air leak test was performed and no leakage was observed coming from the unit.Next, the q-syte units were removed and investigated.A leak test was performed on both units and no leakage was observed.Neither unit appeared to have tears in the column wall.However, there were tears observed in the septum top disk and septum bottom disk for both units.Based off the visual inspection and testing the engineer was unable to verify the reported issue of leakage but could verify the reported issue of damaged septum.A possible root cause for the observed damage was excessive actuations or extraneous force being applied to the q-syte units.
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Event Description
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It was reported that 4 bd nexiva¿ closed iv dual port catheter systems leaked chemotherapy medication onto the patient's skin during use.This complaint was created to capture the 3rd of 4 related incidents.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "an area around the q-syte was leaking.It caused chemotherapy to leak onto the patients skin which is serious.This is the second such incident that has been reported by the hospital.It has happened 4 times.The first two times it happened the staff in the ward the staff thought it might have been a practice error around tightening the q -syte.".
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