| Catalog Number |
21-7232-24 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068); Material Twisted/Bent (2981)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/26/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that after 2 attempts to insert a soft set that the adhesive for the cannula/hub was not sticking to the patient.Soft set insertion piece inspected on a third unit and noted that the needle was bent.Other soft sets from the same box checked by nurse and several noted to have bent needles.We have also experienced the issue with cannula/hub not releasing from the insertion piece/not sticking to the skin/tegaderm with other units (where there was no issue with bent needles).No patient injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A dhr review was performed subsequent to the manufacturing of the device and prior to its release.No problems or issues were identified during this dhr review.No product or photographic evidence were provided to aid in this investigation.The complaint report offered insufficient details to determine whether this product functioned as intended, or was used in a manner consistent with its instructions for use (ifu) or failed to meet product specifications.Lacking any additional evidence, this complaint has been closed as unconfirmed.If the product is returned, smiths medical will reopen this complaint for further investigation.
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