MalfunctionOGE

PERIFIX FX CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY

Received Sep 27, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 21, 2024

Report MW5160297 · MDR key 20335755

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Manufacturer

Braun / B. Braun Medical Inc.

Catalog number

332097

Lot number

0061946866

Patient

37 YR · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT UNDERWENT EPIDURAL PLACEMENT. FOLLOWING PLACEMENT, ANESTHESIA ATTEMPTED TO ADMINISTER TEST DOSE. ANESTHESIA UNABLE TO PUSH MEDICATION THROUGH CATHETER. ATTEMPTED TROUBLE SHOOTING WITHOUT SUCCESS. CATHETER WAS REMOVED AND NEW EPIDURAL PLACED. PATIENT TOLERATED PROCEDURE WELL AND EPIDURAL FUNCTIONED APPROPRIATELY.