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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Underdose (2542)
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| Date of Event |
06/08/2016
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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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(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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During a picc line placement, the line was leaking at the purple hub.The nurse clamped the line and it was replaced.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient's body.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record was reviewed and no non-conformances were noted.A search of the manufacturer's database identified 2 complaints associated to the complaint lot number 6450092 for the same failure issue.Measures have been conducted to address this failure mode.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported the picc line was found to be leaking approximately 2 months post placement.It was noted medications were being ran through the picc line at the time of the event.As a result, the medications were stopped, the line was clamped and the device was removed and replaced with another one.
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