A complete investigation into the reported problem was performed.Investigation of the return product excludes the leakage of the port as cause of the reported problem.Incorrect puncture to access the port is the most probable cause.In addition, the use of nippers to connect the click connector is probable despite ifu recommendation as it can cause catheter damage, the issue is attributed to user error.
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The patient had installed on (b)(6) 2020 a port system in the left subclavian vein, under ultrasound navigation, without features.Direct and reverse blood flow free.The first course of chemotherapy (b)(6) 2020.At the second use (on a 48-hour infusion of chemotherapy) after 12 hours, there was swelling in the place of the installed port system, burning in the circle of the reservoir and along the course of the catheter.When examining the place of the installed catheter (b)(6) 2020 the dark color of the skin is visualed along the path of the catheter and the place of the installed reservoir.When checking the patency with a 20ml syring, we ass the reverse and direct blood flow freely.A decision was made to remove the port system.
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