| Model Number |
IPN914865 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Material Rupture (1546)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Extravasation (1842)
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| Date of Event |
11/23/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The complaint is reported as: the catheter had a "rupture in the middle" and "fluid leaked into non-intravascular spaces causing phlebitis" in the patient's upper limb.The catheter was removed and replaced immediately.It was unknown if the patient received treatment for the "phlebitis".The patient's condition was reported as "in optimal health".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4), complaint verification testing could not be performed as it was reported that the sample is not available for return.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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The complaint is reported as: the catheter had a "rupture in the middle" and "fluid leaked into non-intravascular spaces causing phlebitis" in the patient's upper limb.The catheter was removed and replaced immediately.It was unknown if the patient received treatment for the "phlebitis".The patient's condition was reported as "in optimal health".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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