FDA Adverse Event Death Summary report: N

BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS

MDR report key: 331185 · Received May 7, 2001

Report

Report Number
331185
Event Type
Death
Date Received
May 7, 2001
Date of Event
May 1, 2001
Report Date
May 1, 2001
Manufacturer
BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS
Product Code
DQO
Adverse Event
Yes
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
OH, US
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THE PT HAD A PICC LINE INSERTED FOR LONG TERM ANTIBIOTICS THERAPY. WHILE THE PT'S GOWN WAS BEING CHANGED, THE PICC LINE BROKE. APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES LATER, THE PT DEVELOPED CHEST PAIN AND SOB. THE PT WENT ON TO STROKE AND EXPIRED APPROX. 7 HOURS LATER. THE PT WAS TO BE DISCHARGED TO REHAB.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
20893 BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS GROSHONG CATHETER DQO BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS * 22KK4603

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 78 YR Death PICC LINE INSERTED 04/17/2001.