It was reported approximately two months post port placement in the right internal jugular vein that the device allegedly failed to aspirate.It was further reported that x-ray imaging allegedly showed a broken port, and the catheter had migrated to the superior vena cava.Reportedly, the device was removed and replaced.The patient was reported as stable.
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H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: the sample was not returned for evaluation, however an image was provided for review.The image review could not confirm a migration of the catheter into the superior vena cava.Therefore, the investigation remains inconclusive due to the lack of a returned device.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon available information.It is unknown if patient and/or procedural issues contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documents (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) showed that the product labeling is adequate.H10: d4 (expiry date: 09/2020); h11:section a through f - the information provided by bd 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 bd.
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It was reported approximately two months post port placement in the right internal jugular vein that the device allegedly failed to aspirate.It was further reported that x-ray imaging allegedly showed a broken port, and the catheter had migrated to the superior vena cava.Reportedly, the device was removed and replaced.The patient was reported as stable.
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