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SKATER ALL-PURPOSE DRAINAGE CATHETER LOCKING PIGTAIL 8FR X 25CM

Received Feb 14, 2023 · Event occurred Feb 6, 2023

Report 0001625425-2023-00967 · MDR key 16372209

Device

Generic name

Skater

Model number

756508025

Lot number

11442606

Product problems

  • Dull, Blunt
  • Dull, Blunt

Patient

Unknown

  • Insufficient Information
  • Insufficient Information

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THERE IS DIFFICULTY WHEN INSERTING THE DEVICE INTO THE PATIENT, IT IS NOT POSSIBLE TO PERFORM DIRECT PUNCTURE AND WITH THE NEED TO USE OTHER DEVICES TO INSERT THE CATHETER. IT HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIMES, REPORTS THE INSTITUTION.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

ACCORDING TO THE PRODUCT EXPERIENCE REPORT, THERE WAS NO SAMPLE TO BE RETURNED. ADDITIONALLY, NO PHOTOGRAPHIC OR VISUAL EVIDENCE OF ANY KIND WAS PROVIDED WHICH WOULD HAVE ALLOWED FOR THE ALLEGATION TO BE REVIEWED. WITHOUT SUCH EVIDENCE, THIS COMPLAINT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED AND DETERMINING A DEFINITE ROOT CAUSE AND CORRECTIVE ACTION IS NOT POSSIBLE. IF THE SAMPLE IS RETURNED AT A FUTURE DATE, A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED.