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MalfunctionOGE

DESIGN OPTIONS

Received Sep 10, 2024 · Event occurred Mar 5, 2024

Report 20180680 · MDR key 20180680

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Model number

555296

Catalog number

555296

Lot number

0061918430

Patient

28 YR · Unknown

  • Pain
  • Pain

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT REPORTED INCREASED PAIN. RN FOUND THE ALLIGATOR CLAMP THAT CONNECTS THE CATHETER DELIVERING EPIDURAL MEDICATION TO THE PATIENT HAD POPPED OPEN AND MEDICATION WAS LEAKING. THE RN REPLACED THE CLAMP, SECURED THE CLAMP WITH TAPE AND CHECKED PATIENT FREQUENTLY. THIS OCCURRED TWICE.