FDA Adverse Event Other Summary report: N

NEOCATH CATHETER

MDR report key: 253645 · Received December 3, 1999

Report

Report Number
9612233-1999-00023
Event Type
Other
Date Received
December 3, 1999
Date of Event
November 4, 1999
Report Date
November 5, 1999
Manufacturer
DIAMETRICS MEDICAL, LTD.
Product Code
CCE
Removal / Correction Number
NA
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
UK
Reporter Occupation
NURSING ASSISTANT

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

A NEOCATH CATHETER 4 FR, BATCH N43182 WAS INSERTED INTO A NEWBORN, PRE-TERM (25 WEEKS) BABY. A 1/2 NORMAL SALINE AND HEPARIN SOLUTION WAS USED IN ORDER TO KEEP THE LINE OPEN. LEAKAGE OF THE SOLUTION WAS NOTICED BY THE HOSPITAL STAFF. THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND RETURNED TO DIAMETRICS MEDICAL LTD FOR INVESTIGATION. THERE WAS NO INJURY TO THE PT OR ADVERSE EVENT AS A RESULT OF THIS INCIDENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 NEOCATH CATHETER UMBILICAL ARTERY OXYGEN MONITORING SYSTEM CCE DIAMETRICS MEDICAL, LTD. NA1004 N43182

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 7 DAY