| Catalog Number |
11522558 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
12/04/2023
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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 that bd alaris pump module smartsite infusion set was damaged the following information was received by the initial reporter with the verbatim; on previous site visits, cpc determined that the practice in the infusion center of over programming the vtbi (volume to be infused) to include the flush was a contributing factor to the failure of the ball seating properly.A vacuum is created which can potentially prevent the ball from completely sealing the valve.If there is a deformity in the drip chamber this can also lead to the ball not seating properly.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H:3.If a device evaluation and/or device history review is completed, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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