CUSTOM DEFINED PRODUCT
Report
- Report Number
- 2015691-2014-02564
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- October 29, 2014
- Date of Event
- September 29, 2014
- Report Date
- October 1, 2014
- Manufacturer
- EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR
- Product Code
- DXO
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- HEALTH PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
RECEIVED ONE USED MERIT FLUSH DEVICE WITH ATTACHED IV SET AND PRESSURE TUBING . A PRELIMINARY EVALUATION ON THE USED KIT REVEALED THAT ALL CONNECTIONS APPEARED TIGHT. THERE WAS NO LEAKAGE DETECTED FROM THE UNIT DURING LEAK TESTING. A VISUAL EXAMINATION INDICATED THAT THE ENDS OF THE SILICONE HOUSING DID NOT TOUCH THE EDGES OF THE PLASTIC HOUSING. THE FLOW RATE WAS NOT ABLE TO BE MEASURED DURING EVALUATION. THE ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS AND IMPLEMENTATION OF ANY NECESSARY CORRECTIVE ACTIONS HAS BEEN REQUESTED OF THE SUPPLIER. A SUPPLEMENTAL WILL BE FORTHCOMING WITH THE DEVICE HISTORY RESULTS.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE FLOW RATE WAS OBSERVED TO BE HIGHER THAN USUAL DURING USE. IT WAS STATED THAT A 500ML OF BAG WITH INFUSION SOLUTION BECAME EMPTY IN 24 HOURS. IT WAS ALSO INDICATED THAT FIVE UNOPENED KITS FROM THE SAME BOX WILL BE RETURNED TOGETHER WITH THE COMPLAINT SAMPLE DUE TO LOSS OF FAITH. THERE WERE NO PATIENT COMPLICATIONS REPORTED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 692493 | CUSTOM DEFINED PRODUCT | TRANSDUCER, PRESSURE, CATHETER TIP | DXO | EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES DR | CK0204YT | EF0002MT |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |