Model Number 400273 |
Device Problem
Break (1069)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 11/17/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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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.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd kit perisafe 18ga 3-1/2in weiss the catheter broke apart.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "when the anesthesiologist inserted perisafe in the patient and while removing the epidural needle, the tip of the epidural catheter got cut around 1 cm.The dr was suspecting the tip of the epidural catheter remains in the patient while removing it.However post operation, they will perform a xray and ct scan." no further information provided at this time.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd kit perisafe 18ga 3-1/2in weiss the catheter broke apart.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "when the anesthesiologist inserted perisafe in the patient and while removing the epidural needle, the tip of the epidural catheter got cut around 1 cm.The dr was suspecting the tip of the epidural catheter remains in the patient while removing it.However post operation, they will perform a xray and ct scan." no further information provided at this time.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for eval?: yes.D9: returned to manufacturer on: 1/10/2022.H6: investigation: based on the sample provided to bd for evaluation, the reported condition was verified.The manufacturing facility has been notified of this incident and no discrepancy or non-conformance were identified that could have contributed to the reported condition.A review of the device history record was performed, and no quality issues were found during production.After investigation and evaluation of the dhr documents, it was found manufacturing of the needle complies with bd specifications.The catheter material passed incoming inspection in which includes visual, dimensional, and functional testing and lots were released with acceptable results.No indications on inspections reports nor dhr reviews related to reported defect.Packaging process was found in compliance.Instructions included in the ifu states as follows in the procedure section - step #3: to avoid damage to the catheter, do not withdraw the catheter through the needle once the catheter has passed beyond the epidural needle tip.
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