| Model Number |
ICY-3893AE |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
12/19/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device in complaint will not be returned for investigation.Therefore, a physical investigation will not be performed.Since the device was not returned, this complaint will be processed for closure.In the case the device is returned, the complaint will be re-opened to perform an investigation.Note: the infusion of a 500 ml bag of saline would not present a serious injury to a person with functioning fluid balance physiology.The response would be the loss of the fluid via increased urine output.Not returned to manufacturer.
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Event or Problem Description
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An icy catheter was placed in a patient for the therapy of hypothermia.At an unspecified time later, it was noticed that there was a leak and approximately 2 liters of saline was emptied into the patient.There was no patient injury or death reported.The catheter was discarded by the customer.Multiple attempts were made to obtain additional information; however, were unsuccessful.No other information was provided.
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