Catalog Number 381411 |
Device Problems
Break (1069); Difficult to Remove (1528); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
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Patient Problems
Swelling (2091); Foreign Body In Patient (2687)
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Event Date 04/16/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that half of the bd insyte-n¿ autoguard¿ shielded iv catheter needle broke off and remained in the patient's skin after the injection, where it could not be seen, and the patient's hand "became swollen" as a result.Attempts were made to receive more information, but no additional information could be provided by the customer.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported that the patient's hand became swollen.After injection, the nurse was unable to pull back blood or flush piv.It was also reported that half of the catheter remained in skin and the end point could not be visualized.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: there was no sample or photo available to bd for evaluation.Therefore, bd was unable to perform a thorough investigation to verify the reported issue.Since, an investigation could not be performed bd was unable to determine a possible root cause.A review of the device history record was performed and no quality issues were found during production.
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Event Description
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It was reported that half of the bd insyte-n¿ autoguard¿ shielded iv catheter needle broke off and remained in the patient's skin after the injection, where it could not be seen, and the patient's hand "became swollen" as a result.Attempts were made to receive more information, but no additional information could be provided by the customer.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported that the patient's hand became swollen.After injection, the nurse was unable to pull back blood or flush piv.It was also reported that half of the catheter remained in skin and the end point could not be visualized.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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