Catalog Number AK-05560 |
Device Problem
Infusion or Flow Problem (2964)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 04/10/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The facility has communicated that the device is not available for evaluation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend related events.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while using the epidural kit, the doctor could not flush any fluids through the catheter.The patient was unable to receive any medication.The sample was discarded and no patient information was provided.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter with no relevant findings.A corrective action is not required at this time as a potential root cause could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed on the epidural catheter with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.The potential cause of the catheter blocked could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.
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Event Description
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It was reported that while using the epidural kit, the doctor could not flush any fluids through the catheter.The patient was unable to receive any medication.The sample was discarded and no patient information was provided.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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