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MalfunctionFOS

ARGYLE

Received Sep 1, 2021 · Event occurred Aug 1, 2021

Report 12404956 · MDR key 12404956

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Model number

8888160333

Catalog number

8888160333

Lot number

2007100042

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

3 DA

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

DURING ITS REMOVAL, THE ARGYLE¿ UMBILICAL VESSEL CATHETER BROKE 1.5CM ABOVE THE INSERTION SITE. THE CATHETER LINE WAS HELD IN PLACE UNTIL PROVIDER ARRIVED. THE ENTIRE REMAINING LENGTH WAS REMOVED WITH A HEMOSTAT. BLOOD LOSS WAS MINIMAL.