MalfunctionOGE

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Received Oct 1, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 19, 2024

Report 20343679 · MDR key 20343679

Device

Generic name

Epidural Anesthesia Kit

Manufacturer

B. Braun Medical Inc.

Model number

552176

Catalog number

552176

Lot number

61920360

Patient

29 YR · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UNEVENTFUL EPIDURAL PLACED FOR LABOR. AFTER PLACEMENT, UNABLE TO FLUSH CATHETER. CATHETER DEPTH ADJUSTED WITH NO CORRECTION OF PROBLEM. CATHETER HAD TO BE REMOVED, AND NEW CATHETER PLACED. NURSE PERSONALLY FLUSHED THE AFFECTED CATHETER. ALL THREE PORTS FLUSHED WITHOUT DIFFICULTY. CATHETER WILL BE RETURNED TO COMPANY FOR FURTHER EVALUATION.