Catalog Number CDC-45041-VPS2 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problems
Erythema (1840); Itching Sensation (1943); Reaction (2414)
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Event Date 06/20/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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The customer reports a picc catheter was placed.It's reported a patient experienced a severely moderate allergic reaction to the arrow 4.5 coated picc catheter.When the picc line was dressed, the patient started itching and scratching his entire upper body.His entire skin, as visualize, became very red and patient stated that he was dizzy and was having difficulty catching his breath.The catheter was immediately removed.Oxygen, benadryl iv and solumedrol were given.The patient then significantly improved.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Complaint verification testing could not be performed as no sample was returned for analysis.A device history record review was performed and no relevant findings were identified.Without the device to evaluate the complaint could not be confirmed and the probable cause could not be determined from the available information.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Event Description
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The customer reports a picc catheter was placed.It's reported a patient experienced a severely moderate allergic reaction to the arrow 4.5 coated picc catheter.When the picc line was dressed, the patient started itching and scratching his entire upper body.His entire skin, as visualize, became very red and patient stated that he was dizzy and was having difficulty catching his breath.The catheter was immediately removed.Oxygen, benadryl iv and solumedrol were given.The patient then significantly improved.
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