MalfunctionFOS
UMBILI-CATH
Received Jul 9, 2021 · Event occurred Apr 2, 2021
Report 12142246 · MDR key 12142246
Device
Generic name
Catheter, Umbilical Artery
Manufacturer
Utah Medical Products, Inc.Model number
SINGLE-LUMEN SILICONECatalog number
4173505
Lot number
1202974
Product problems
- Crack
- Gas/Air Leak
Patient
0 DA
- Insufficient Information
- Insufficient Information
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
UAC (UMBILICAL ARTERY CATHETER) STOPCOCK FOUND CRACKED AFTER NOTING AIR IN THE LINE. THIS IS A DISPOSABLE LINE WITH A CRACK CAUSING AIR TO GET INTO UMBILICAL LINE. AIR WAS SEEN AND REMOVED THE STAFF. NO AIR GOT THROUGH THE LINE TO THE BABY. STOPCOCK CHANGED AND CRACKED ONE REMOVED. CHECKED PAR CARTS AND CENTRAL STOCK, DID NOT FIND ANY AFFECTED LOT# 1202974.