FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

5F X 55CM DUAL CT PICC

MDR report key: 2840215 · Received November 14, 2012

Report

Report Number
2518902-2012-00072
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 14, 2012
Date of Event
October 23, 2012
Report Date
November 13, 2012
Manufacturer
MEDCOMP
Product Code
LJT
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
TN, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

AN INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN INITIATED. THE DEVICE WERE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURER FOR FURTHER REVIEW. WHEN THE INVESTIGATION IS COMPLETED A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

TEARAWAY INTRODUCER FLAPS/WINGS DETACHED FROM SHEATH. UNABLE TO RETRIEVE SHEATH PORTION FROM PT'S ARM WITHOUT SURGICAL INTERVENTION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 5F X 55CM DUAL CT PICC INFUSION CATHETER-PICC LJT MEDCOMP MRCTP52017 MBLS270

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 89 YR Required Intervention