It was reported via ms&s "caller states her facility placed an expired picc line in a patient last week.Picc expired 1/2021 (3275335, lot number recp1650).Caller asking if the product expires while in the patient or just in the packaging.No incident noted by caller about patient at this time." ms&s response: "explained to caller once picc is placed in the body it does not expire.Bd¿ packaging reflects the time during which product is expected to remain stable, or retain its identity, strength, quality, and purity, when properly stored according to its labeled storage conditions.Beyond this date, bd¿ does not guarantee the sterility, safety, or stability of the item and therefore, cannot recommend its use.Bd¿ products with labeled expiration dates should be used by that date or disposed of according to facility policy and procedures.Bd¿ has no data to support use of expired product, therefore, how to proceed will be a clinical decision.".
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