| Model Number |
4430425 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Detachment Of Device Component (1104)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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| Date of Event |
07/15/2016
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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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Batch history review: the manufacturing file was reviewed.It is compliant with our specifications and no abnormality was detected.No other similar complaint was reported on this batch of access ports.Investigation: neither the involved device nor the x-ray pictures were returned for analysis.No thorough investigation can be performed.Conclusion: without the involved device no conclusion can be drawn concerning the cause of the catheter disconnection.It is a known complication of access port implantation.No corrective action is envisaged.
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Event or Problem Description
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On (b)(6) 2016: implantation of an access port via the right subclavian vein.The correct catheter connection was confirmed.On (b)(6) 2016: during the second chemotherapy administration, disconnection fo the catheter is noted.The catheter was removed by femoral approach due to its migration in the vena cava.On (b)(6) 2016: explantation of the access port and placement of a second one.Remark: no problem during the administration of the first chemotherapy treatment.
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