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Break (1069); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/03/2023
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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 technical area, "picc ruptured spontaneously after 8 days of use in the nb, while infusing intravenous hydration.It ruptured on the outside, was removed immediately, neonatologist informed." no other information was provided.
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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 device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.H3 other text : device not returned for evaluation.
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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.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer technical area, "picc ruptured spontaneously after 8 days of use in the nb, while infusing intravenous hydration.It ruptured on the outside, was removed immediately, neonatologist informed." no other information was provided.Additional information received 05/29/2023: the break occurred on the outside.There was no harm to the patient, but it was necessary to remove this picc and place another one.Therefore, there was a need for a new procedure.There was no need for medical/surgical intervention, only picc replacement.Intravenous hydrochloride was being infused.There was leakage of this intravenous hydration.Additional information received 26 june 2023: the professionals who handle this material have a specific course certificate for this purpose.Only nurses with this certification handle the picc.The product was used in accordance with the conditions of use.There was no traction movement during catheter insertion.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer technical area, "picc ruptured spontaneously after 8 days of use in the nb, while infusing intravenous hydration.It ruptured on the outside, was removed immediately, neonatologist informed." no other information was provided.Additional information received 05/29/2023: the break occurred on the outside.There was no harm to the patient, but it was necessary to remove this picc and place another one.Therefore, there was a need for a new procedure.There was no need for medical/surgical intervention, only picc replacement.Intravenous hydrochloride was being infused.There was leakage of this intravenous hydration.Additional information received 26 june 2023: the professionals who handle this material have a specific course certificate for this purpose.Only nurses with this certification handle the picc.The product was used in accordance with the conditions of use.There was no traction movement during catheter insertion.
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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 complaint of a catheter break is confirmed but the exact cause is unknown.One photo sample of a 2 fr perqcath picc catheter was provided for evaluation.The catheter is shown within a plastic bag.The catheter appears to be fractured at the region extending from the hub and strain-relieve.Gauze dressing and evidence of use was visible.The characteristics of the fracture surfaces could not be closely inspected from the image provided.Since a complete break in the catheter was observed, the complaint is confirmed; however, the exact contributing factors remain unknown.
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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 will evaluate.Results are expected soon.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported by the customer technical area, "picc ruptured spontaneously after 8 days of use in the nb, while infusing intravenous hydration.It ruptured on the outside, was removed immediately, neonatologist informed." no other information was provided.Additional information received 05/29/2023: the break occurred on the outside.There was no harm to the patient, but it was necessary to remove this picc and place another one.Therefore, there was a need for a new procedure.There was no need for medical/surgical intervention, only picc replacement.Intravenous hydrochloride was being infused.There was leakage of this intravenous hydration.
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