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LOGICATH CATHETER

Received May 27, 2021 · Event occurred Apr 27, 2021

Report 3012307300-2021-05219 · MDR key 11897862

Device

Generic name

Central Venous Catheter Tray

Lot number

3838557

Product problems

  • Difficult to Advance
  • Difficult to Advance

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CUSTOMER FACILITY PHONE NUMBER: (B)(6).

Description of Event or Problem

INFORMATION WAS RECEIVED INDICATING THAT A SMITHS MEDICAL CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER WAS BEING USED FOR A FEMORAL VEIN PUNCTURE. THE GUIDEWIRE WOULD NOT PROGRESS AT THE DISTAL END. THERE WAS A DEFECT IN THE GROOVE THAT IS BELIEVED TO HAVE CAUSED THIS ISSUE. SUCCESS WAS ACHIEVED ONLY WITH THE 4TH PRODUCT. THERE WERE NO ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

CORRECTED DATA: B1, CORRECTED DATA: CORRECTED DATA: B1-PRODUCT PROBLEM.