| Catalog Number |
B4018 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
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 |
03/01/2024
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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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The product involved is a 4-way high flow stopcock w/rotating luer it was reported that during an infusion a leaked norepinephrine.The patient did receive therapy that would not have been required if the leak had been identified.According to the medical team¿s assessment the norepinephrine was increasing to maintain an appropriate blood pressure.This information caused the medical team to believe the patient was septic and requiring and intravenous bolus, which the patient received.Not immediate harm came to the patient with the infusion of the bolus which would have been identified by ventilator support changes, but the patient did receive therapy that was not appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One (1) photo was shared where 2 stopcocks are observed inside a plastic bag, however no leaks or physical damage are observed on the photos.One (1) used sample #b4018 was returned for evaluation.As received a crack damage on the stopcock's lines was observed.No mating device was returned.The sample was primed and a leaks from the crack located in the stopcock was confirmed.The male luer of the device was measure and met iso product design.Complaint of leaks can be confirmed.The probable cause of the cracks is typical due to environmental stress during use.The lot history was reviewed and no nonconformities were identified that may have contributed to the reported complaint.
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