Catalog Number 383403 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Purulent Discharge (1812); Skin Discoloration (2074); Swelling (2091)
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Event Date 02/11/2016 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).A sample is available for evaluation.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2016, a bd intima-i closed iv catheter system was inserted into a patient for infusion therapy.On (b)(6) 2016, a 1cm x 1cm area of redness, stiffness, and swelling was observed and the nurse changed the iv with another bd intima-i closed iv catheter system.On (b)(6)2016, a pustule was observed at the iv insertion site.The nurse used a sterilized needle to puncture and drain the pustule and the patient's iv site was disinfected with odophor.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: the initial mdr reported this incident as both an adverse event and product problem.A correction is being submitted to report the incident as an adverse event only.Adverse event and/or product problem: adverse event.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Although it was initially reported that a sample would be available for evaluation, a sample was not returned.A review of the device history record and the device sterility record revealed no irregularities during the manufacture of the reported lot # 5229059.Conclusion: without a sample, an absolute root cause for this incident cannot be determined.A sample was not returned for evaluation.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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