ENDOTOOL DRUG DOSE CALCULATOR
Report
- Report Number
- 3005214420-2008-00002
- Event Type
- Other
- Date Received
- September 29, 2008
- Date of Event
- February 23, 2008
- Report Date
- February 25, 2008
- Manufacturer
- MD SCIENTIFIC
- Product Code
- NDC
- PMA / PMN Number
- K053137
- Removal / Correction Number
- NA
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- VA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
Narratives
THE DEVICE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. THE CUSTOMER CONTACT REPORTED THAT THE EVENT WAS USE ERROR BY THE OPERATOR.
THE CUSTOMER CONTACT REPORTED A USE ERROR BY THE OPERATOR RESULTING IN THE PATIENT HAVING HIGHER BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS THAN INTENDED. THE PATIENT WAS RECEIVING AN UNSPECIFIED CONCENTRATION OF EPINEPHRINE AND D5 1/2 NS. THE PATIENT'S BLOOD GLUCOSE LEVELS WERE BEING MONITORED USING THE ENDOTOOL. IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE NURSE WAS INCORRECTLY SELECTING THE "EXTRA CALORIES" BUTTON WHEN ENTERING DATA INTO THE DEVICE. THE NURSE WAS RE-EDUCATED ON THE FUNCTION OF THE "EXTRA CALORIES" BUTTON. NO MEDICAL INTERVENTIONS WERE REPORTED. THERE WERE NO REPORTED ADVERSE PATIENT EFFECTS. THOUGH REQUESTED, NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ENDOTOOL DRUG DOSE CALCULATOR | NDC | MD SCIENTIFIC | NA | NA |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 71 YR | Other |