FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SWAN-GANZ CCO

MDR report key: 2133327 · Received June 13, 2011

Report

Report Number
2133327
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
June 13, 2011
Date of Event
March 15, 2011
Report Date
April 12, 2011
Manufacturer
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES
Product Code
DYG
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
AZ, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

SWAN GANZ CCO/VIP WAS PLACED THROUGH THE CORDIS INTRODUCER. WHEN THE PULMONARY ARTERY LINE WAS FLUSHED, FLUID CAME OUT OF THE CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE PORT ON THE CATHETER. WHEN THE CENTRAL VENOUS PRESSURE LINE WAS FLUSHED, FLUID CAME OUT OF THE PULMONARY ARTERY PORT ON THE CATHETER. THE ANESTHESIOLOGIST REMOVED THE LINE AND PLACED A NEW ONE THAT FUNCTIONED PROPERLY.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SWAN-GANZ CCO CATHETER DYG EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES 139HF75P *

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 81 YR