FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

PROTECTIV SAFETY IV CATHETER

MDR report key: 2140474 · 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