| Catalog Number |
826633 |
| 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 |
06/03/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Serious Injury
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Event or Problem Description
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A facility reported a microsensor (id 826633) was implanted on (b)(6) 2024.It was used with icp cable 826636 and monitor 826635.A physician found that a female connector was unable to lock into the adapter and was identified that the threads were slightly warped causing a failure to completely lock the lure connector.Therefore, the cerebrospinal fluid was leaking moderately from the lure connector.The physician tried to lock the luer connector tighter at that time; however, on (b)(6) 2024, the physician found that the cerebrospinal fluid leak is more severe.In case of infection, the physician explanted the sensor on (b)(6) 2024 and stop the monitoring.The patient was in a coma initially when was sent to hospital and is still in a coma after procedure.The patient did not experienced any signs and symptoms due to cerebrospinal fluid leakage.
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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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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The microsensor (id (b)(6)) was not returned for evaluation, however images were provided: dhr - the batch record was reviewed for any anomalies or ncs related to the finished device, and none were identified.Failure analysis - review of the images confirms leakage, but does not provide confirmation of damaged threads, as reported.Root cause - a potential cause of the reported failure may have been related to incurred damage or connection alignment, during set up.
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Event or Problem Description
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N/a.
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