FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

L-CATH PICC

MDR report key: 2110086 · Received May 20, 2011

Report

Report Number
1625425-2011-00074
Event Type
Other
Date Received
May 20, 2011
Date of Event
May 4, 2011
Report Date
May 20, 2011
Manufacturer
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC.
Product Code
LJS
PMA / PMN Number
K920755
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MI, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION WILL BE FILED IN A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

CATHETER BROKE OFF INSIDE (B)(6) (INSERTED (B)(4) 2011). TRANSFERRED TO CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL FOR REMOVAL AFTER X-RAY HAD SHOWN CATHETER WAS STILL INSIDE. NO DRESSING CHANGE WAS BEING DONE AT THE TIME OF THE OCCURRENCE. CARDIAC CATHETER WAS USED TO REMOVE. IT TOOK 3 ATTEMPTS.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 L-CATH PICC LJS ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES, INC. NA 0281484

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 13 DA Required Intervention