FDA Adverse Event
Malfunction
Summary report: N
PROTECTIV SAFETY IV CATHETER
MDR report key: 2140474
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Received June 23, 2011
Report
- Report Number
- 2140474
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- June 23, 2011
- Date of Event
- April 17, 2011
- Report Date
- June 21, 2011
- Manufacturer
- SMITHS MEDICAL
- Product Code
- FOZ
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- User Facility report
- Reporter Location
- AZ, US
- Reporter Occupation
- RISK MANAGER
Narratives
Description of Event or Problem · 1
THE NURSE WAS INSERTING A 24G PROTECTIV IV CATHETER INTO THE PATIENT'S FINGER. DURING THE IV ATTEMPT, THE NEEDLE BROKE THROUGH THE PLASTIC CATHETER SHEATH, STICKING THE PATIENT'S FINGER.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PROTECTIV SAFETY IV CATHETER | IV CATHETER | FOZ | SMITHS MEDICAL | 3063 | ST17885804 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51 YR |