| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Swelling/ Edema (4577)
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| Date of Event |
03/31/2023
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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 by the customer that "picc leaking at insertion site.The nurses stated the arm looked slightly swollen in the morning so they ordered a vascular ultrasound to evaluate for a clot.The ultrasound was negative.The nurse evaluated the patient and felt there may be a break in the picc.Additional information received 4/17/2023: it was reported by the customer "picc was reported to be leaking at site.When further evaluated after discontinuing picc from patient, it was noted to have a break in the picc at 5/6 cm mark.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The manufacturer has received the sample and is pending evaluation.Results are expected soon.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer that "picc leaking at insertion site.The nurses stated the arm looked slightly swollen in the morning so they ordered a vascular ultrasound to evaluate for a clot.The ultrasound was negative.The nurse evaluated the patient and felt there may be a break in the picc.Additional information received on 4/17/2023: it was reported by the customer "picc was reported to be leaking at site.When further evaluated after discontinuing picc from patient, it was noted to have a break in the picc at 5/6 cm mark.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.Device not returned for evaluation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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