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MalfunctionGBW

PERITONEAL TAUT CATHETER INTRADUCER

Received Sep 22, 2022 · Event occurred Aug 26, 2022

Report MW5112227 · MDR key 15470696

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Peritoneal

Manufacturer

Teleflex Medical

Model number

REF-PI-104

Lot number

73A2200781

Product problems

  • Failure to Advance

Patient

Male

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PERITONEAL TUT CATHETER INTRADUCER UNABLE TO PASS THROUGH CATHETER FOR GRAMS. THE ISSUE WAS OBSERVED ON THE BACK TABLE PRIOR TO REACHING THE PATIENT X 5 CASES. A 14 GAUGE ANGIOCATH WAS USED INSTEAD X 4 CASES. ON THE 5TH CASE, A DIFFERENT LOT NUMBER OF TAUT CATHETER INTRADUCER WAS OPENED AND WORKED APPROPRIATELY. ALL TAUT CATHETER INTRADUCERS WITH LOT #73A2200781 REMOVED FROM SHELF CENTRAL SUPPLY NOTIFIED. ITEM: TAUT INTRADUCER PERITONEAL CATHETER. REF: PI-104. LOT NUMBER: 73A2200781. EXP: 01/24/2025.