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MalfunctionFOS

UMBILICAL CATHETER DUAL LUMEN 3.5FR

Received Feb 17, 2023 · Event occurred Feb 15, 2023

Report 3009211636-2023-00809 · MDR key 16397241

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

Model number

8888160531

Catalog number

8888160531

Lot number

2202400084

Product problems

  • Material Puncture/Hole
  • Material Puncture/Hole

Patient

Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS REVIEWED AND INDICATED THAT THE PRODUCT WAS RELEASED ACCOMPLISHING ALL QUALITY STANDARDS. BASED ON THE INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO US, WE WERE UNABLE TO CONFIRM THE EVENT. IN THE MEANTIME, ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE USED FOR FURTHER TRACKING AND TRENDING PURPOSES.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THE DUAL LUMEN 3.5 FR UVS HAD A HOLE IN BELOW THE JUNCTION OF THE BIFURCATION AND WAS LEAKING ON TO THE BED. THE UVC WAS REMOVED AND HAD TO BE REPLACED. NO INJURY REPORTED.