On the literature article named "cerebrospinal fluid infection associated with silver-impregnated external ventricular drain catheters", it was reported that, during the treatment of patients who underwent placement of an evd with a silver-impregnated catheter and an iv3000 dressing applied to the wound, 13 patients out of 263 developed an infection with vascular cause.Additional details about how the treatment was concluded are unknown.Patients¿ outcome is unknown.
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On the literature article named "cerebrospinal fluid infection associated with silver-impregnated external ventricular drain catheters", it was reported that, during the treatment of patients who underwent placement of an evd with a silver-impregnated catheter and an iv3000 dressing applied to the wound, 13 patients out of 263 developed an infection with vascular cause.Additional details about how the treatment was concluded are unknown.Patients¿ outcome is unknown.
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B3: the actual occurrence date is unknown.For the purpose of this report we have used the date the publication of the literature article as the occurrence date.B5: literature citation atkinson r, fikrey l, jones a, pringle c, patel hc.Cerebrospinal fluid infection associated with silver-impregnated external ventricular drain catheters.World neurosurg.2016 may;89:505-9.Doi: 10.1016/j.Wneu.2016.01.034.Epub 2016 jan 22.Pmid: 26805688.G2: updated report source h6: updated codes h10: additional information the complaint was received as a result of issues being identified in a literature article and according to the article the patients experienced infection during treatment with the device.The device was used for treatment and was not returned for analysis.We have not been able to confirm a relationship between the event and the device or identify a definitive root cause.As no lot number was provided it was not possible to carry out a device history review a complaint history review on the product family revealed a small number of similar instances in the last three years.The instructions for use and risk files, mitigate the reported issue with no updates required.A clinical assessment determined that without clinically relevant patient-specific supporting documentation, a thorough medical investigation cannot be performed.The users of the reported product are advised to consult the ifu, to prevent future occurrences of the reported issue.This guide provides comprehensive instructions of the operation, use and limitations of the device, including application and removal of dressings and skin preparation prior to use.This investigation is now complete, with no corrective actions required.No further actions by smith and nephew are deemed necessary at this stage.However, we will continue to monitor for any adverse trends relating to this product range.D4: corrected catalog number.
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