EASYPUMPC-BLOC SAF 2-14, 400ML, 2-14ML/HR+5ML/30
Report
- Report Number
- 2026095-2013-00035
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- February 22, 2013
- Date of Event
- October 10, 2012
- Report Date
- January 24, 2013
- Manufacturer
- I-FLOW, LLC
- Product Code
- MEB
- PMA / PMN Number
- K063530
- Removal / Correction Number
- 02026095-05/08/2012-001-
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- GM
- Reporter Occupation
- NOT APPLICABLE
Narratives
METHOD: THE SAMPLE WAS RETURNED TO I-FLOW FOR EVAL AND INVESTIGATION. RESULTS: AT THIS TIME THE DEVICE IS PENDING EVAL. CONCLUSIONS: ON JANUARY 24, 2013, (B)(4), QC, NOTIFIED I-FLOW OF TEST RESULTS FOR A MODEL NUMBER 04440008. (B)(4) REFERENCE NUMBERS ARE AS FOLLOWS: (B)(4), BATCH: 152803; I-FLOW'S COMPLAINT NUMBER: (B)(4). ON MAY 21, 2012, I-FLOW, LLC HAD NOTIFIED THE DISTRIBUTOR, (B)(4) THROUGH A VOLUNTARY MEDICAL DEVICE FIELD SAFETY NOTICE (FSN) THAT ON-Q PUMPS C-BLOC WITH ON DEMAND BOLUS BUTTON WERE UNDER RECALL. NOTIFICATIONS WERE SENT TO (B)(4). ON FEBRUARY 12, 2013, (B)(4), I-FLOW SR. SPECIALIST, REGULATORY AFFAIRS, CONTACTED (B)(4) REGARDING THIS RECENT COMPLAINT TO DETERMINE WHY (B)(4) WAS IN POSSESSION OF A PUMP MODEL THAT IS UNDER RECALL. (B)(4) ALERTED (B)(4) TO THE FACT THAT (B)(4) HAD PROVIDED I-FLOW WITH A CERTIFICATE OF DISPOSAL FOR GOODS COLLECTED AND DESTROYED ON (B)(4) 2012 AT 10:31 PM. THE CERTIFICATE WAS FOR (B)(4) PIECES OF MODEL NUMBER 04440006 AND (B)(4) PIECES OF MODEL NUMBER 04440008. ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013 (B)(4), SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT, (B)(4) CONTACTED (B)(4) STATING THAT HE HAD TAKEN OVER THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF (B)(4) AND ASKED FOR THE RECALL INFO AND SPECIFICALLY FOR THE BATCHES INVOLVED. (B)(4) RESENT THE FIELD SAFETY NOTICE TO (B)(4) ON FEBRUARY 21, 2013. I-FLOW IS CONTINUING TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS COMPLAINT WITH OUR DISTRIBUTOR, (B)(4). A F/U REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED WHEN OUR INVESTIGATION AND EVAL ARE COMPLETE.
DRUG/DILUENT: ROPIVACAINE 0.2%. FILL VOLUME: 400 ML. FLOW RATE: 4.0 ML/HR. PROCEDURE: TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY. CATHPLACE: FEMORAL NERVE. DATE OF SURGERY: (B)(6) 2012. (B)(4) REPORTED PUMP FLOWED FAST. PT HAD SUDDEN ILLNESS, PROGRESSING WITH HIGH DISCOMFORT, HYPOTENSION, BRADYCARDIA 923 BPM), USE OF VASOACTIVE DRUGS. PT UNDERWENT RESUSCITATION AND HE WAS SENT TO THE ICU FOR 24 HOURS, HE HAD PROLONGED HOSPITALIZATION FOR NINE DAYS.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77645 | EASYPUMPC-BLOC SAF 2-14, 400ML, 2-14ML/HR+5ML/30 | ELASTOMERIC PUMP | MEB | I-FLOW, LLC | 4440008 | 152803 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 69 YR |