| Catalog Number |
821750 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Insufficient Information (4580)
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| Date of Event |
03/05/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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An investigation has been initiated based on the reported information.Upon completion of the investigation, a follow-up report will be submitted.
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility reported a bactiseal catheter (id 821750) appeared to have broken in half when the patient moved while in the icu recovering from surgery.The catheter was implanted on (b)(6) 2024.A head computed tomography (ct) was performed to assure no parts left in the patient, but sufficient external catheter remained.The nurse noticed that the patient experienced a negative icp on monitor, a residual piece of catheter clamped and a presence of pneumocephalus on ct.The catheter was cut and reattached to collection system; however, the entire catheter was removed on (b)(6) 2024, and was not replaced.All broken parts were recovered.Patient status is progressing in care.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The bactiseal catheter was returned for evaluation.Failure analysis - the catheter was visually inspected; a tear was noted at the distal part.The catheter was irrigated, no occlusion was noted.The valve was leak tested and no leak noted.As only a part of device was returned the complaint could not be investigated more.Root cause analysis - the root cause for the issue reported by the customer, is due to improper handling of the device and could be caused by the patient moved.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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