COLLEAGUE CX TRIPLE CHANNEL VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP
Report
- Report Number
- 6000001-2008-00440
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- July 28, 2008
- Date of Event
- July 10, 2008
- Report Date
- July 10, 2008
- Manufacturer
- BAXTER HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD
- Product Code
- FRN
- PMA / PMN Number
- K010566
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- TX, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER
Narratives
AN ON-SITE VISIT HAS BEEN SCHEDULED TO MEET WITH THE STAFF INVOLVED IN THE INCIDENT TO GATHER AS MUCH INFO AS POSSIBLE ABOUT THE EVENT AND COMPLETE AN INITIAL VISUAL INSPECTION. A FOLLOW UP REPORT WILL BE FILED UPON COMPLETION OF THE EVALUATION, OR IF ADDITIONAL INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE.
IN 2008, BAXTER REC'D A REPORT THAT A COLLEAGUE TRIPLE CHANNEL PUMP CAUGHT FIRE ON THE SAME DAY, WHILE IN STORAGE AND RESULTED IN FOUR STAFF MEMBERS BEING EXPOSED TO THE FUMES. THE CHARGE NURSE REPORTED THAT AN IV INFUSION PUMP (COLLEAGUE-3) WAS DISCOVERED ABLAZE AND THE INTERNAL BATTERY WAS LEAKING FLUID. THE PUMP WAS LOCATED IN THE OPERATING ROOM IV PUMP ROOM. STAFF HAD EXTINGUISHED THE FIRE AND CONTAINED THE PUMP PRIOR TO THE REPORTING. NO OTHER OBJECTS OR PERSONS WERE BURNED, BUT FOUR STAFF PERSONS WERE EXPOSED TO THE FUMES AND EXPERIENCED SUBSEQUENT RESPIRATORY AND EYE IRRITATION. TWO OF THE FOUR STAFF PERSONS ELECTED TO BE TREATED IN THE ER, THE OTHER TWO REFUSED ER TREATMENT. THIS COMPLAINT IS RELATED TO MASTER COMPLAINT. THIS COMPLAINT INVOLVES THE EVENT ASSOCIATED WITH EMPLOYEE, A MALE, WHO REFUSED TO GO TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM. HE IS REPORTEDLY DOING WELL.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLLEAGUE CX TRIPLE CHANNEL VOLUMETRIC INFUSION PUMP | 80FRN | FRN | BAXTER HEALTHCARE PTE. LTD | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 43 YR | Life Threatening |