13CM(5") APPX 0.37ML,SMALLBORE EXT SET W/PRE-PIERCED T-CONNECTOR,CLAMP,LUER SLIP
Report
- Report Number
- 9617594-2023-00969
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 10, 2023
- Date of Event
- July 8, 2023
- Report Date
- November 10, 2023
- Manufacturer
- ICU MEDICAL DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V.
- Product Code
- FMG
- PMA / PMN Number
- K964435
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- IA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- NURSE
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THE COMPLAINT OF SEPARATION ON ITEM 126509260 NOT BE CONFIRMED BY INVESTIGATION. SINCE NO PRODUCT SAMPLES, PICTURES, OR VIDEOS WERE RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. WITHOUT THE RETURN OF THE USED SAMPLE A COMPREHENSIVE FAILURE INVESTIGATION CANNOT BE PERFORMED, AND A PROBABLE CAUSE CANNOT BE DETERMINED. THE DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW (DHR) REVIEWED COULDN'T BE PERFORMED DUE TO LOT NUMBER FOR THIS COMPLAINT WAS UNKNOWN. USER FACILITY MEDWATCH# 1600820000-2023-8019.
THE EVENT INVOLVED A T-CONNECTOR TUBING, WHERE IT WAS REPORTED UPON POSITIONING AN INFANT FOR A CHEST X-RAY, THE PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) T-CONNECTOR TUBING WAS NOTED TO HAVE SNAPPED AT THE CONNECTION OF CLEAR TUBING TO GREEN CONNECTOR OF T-CONNECTOR. THE REPORTER STATED IT BROKE OFF WHERE #3 CONNECTS TO THE GREEN PIECE. THERE WERE NO ISSUES NOTED DURING INITIAL SET-UP/PRIMING OF THE T-CONNECTOR TUBING. THE ORIGINAL INTENDED PROCEDURE WAS IV FLUID ADMINISTRATION VIA PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER (PICC) LINE. THE T-CONNECTOR WAS ATTACHED DIRECTLY TO A 1.2 FR L-CATH PICC LINE AND THE IV FLUID TUBING WAS THE STANDARD ALARIS PUMP TUBING. THERE WERE NO OBSERVED COMPONENT DAMAGES, ANOMALIES WITH THE OR THE MATING / ACCESS DEVICES. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2125522 | 13CM(5") APPX 0.37ML,SMALLBORE EXT SET W/PRE-PIERCED T-CONNECTOR,CLAMP,LUER SLIP | STOPCOCK, I.V. SET | FMG | ICU MEDICAL DE MEXICO, S. DE R.L. DE C.V. | UNKNOWN |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 DA | Female | 1.2 FR L-CATH PICC LINE, UNK MFR| STANDARD PUMP TUBING, ALARIS |