BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS ACCUCATH INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER 20 GX2.25; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS
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Model Number AC0202250 |
Device Problems
Material Frayed (1262); Difficult to Insert (1316); Difficult to Remove (1528); Sticking (1597); Physical Resistance (2578); Device Or Device Fragments Location Unknown (2590)
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Patient Problem
Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)
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Event Date 03/19/2018 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.The device has not been returned, at this time, to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) of reby2216 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.[mw5076570.Pdf].Device has not yet been returned for evaluation.
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Event Description
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It was reported that an accucath insertion using sonosite to guide was attempted after an unsuccessful attempt to first place a peripheral line.Vessel was reportedly very difficult to access, and a "pop" was felt during access of the vessel.Staff was able to see the end of the iv was placed in the middle of the vessel, and then advanced the guide wire without issue.When advancing the catheter over the guide wire the catheter was only able to advance halfway.Nurse attempted to de-access, but was unable to remove the catheter.When attempting to remove the stuck catheter, the catheter would pull on the guide wire, which was speculated to have been lodged in the vessel wall.A 'red cap' was placed on the line, and secured.A separate accucath line was placed in the other arm without issue.Patient was then re-positioned, and the catheter was removed from the arm with some resistance.No swelling, bruising, or pain was noted.The catheter that was removed had a tear with frayed edges in the middle.The wire was confirmed to be located in the vessel, and patient was taken to the or to remove the accucath and wire that remained in the arm.
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