FDA Adverse Event
Death
Summary report: N
SUBCLAVIAN CATHETER
MDR report key: 10982
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Received January 18, 1994
Report
- Report Number
- MW1000421
- Event Type
- Death
- Date Received
- January 18, 1994
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON & CO.
- Product Code
- DQO
- Report Source
- Voluntary report
- Reporter Location
- NY, US
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER CAREGIVERS
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
BECAUSE OF NUTRITIONAL FLUID INFILTRATIONS IV LINE REPLACED. CONSENT SIGNED UNDER DURESS. PT NOT INFORMED OF ANY RISKS PRIOR TO THE SUBCLAVIAN CATHETER INSERTION. CATHETER LEAKED GROSS BLOOD AT CUP LINK; ALSO MALFUNCTIONED. LEAKED GROSS BLOOD 1 1/2" DIAMETER AT SITE, WEAKENING PT PHYSICALLY. PT SUFFERED TWO HEART ATTACKS CAUSING CRITICAL CONDITION AND PLEURAL EFFUSION. NO ICU OR CCU AVAILABLE. HOSPITAL CAUSED SICKNESS AND 2 + EDEMA.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SUBCLAVIAN CATHETER Implant | DQO | BECTON DICKINSON & CO. | 39-7551, 39-757-1 | RECALLED CLASS II |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 93 YR | Not Applicable| D| H| L| R |