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MalfunctionFOS

ARGYLE

Received Oct 15, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 3, 2024

Report 1423537-2024-00235 · MDR key 20457864

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Model number

8888160333

Catalog number

8888160333

Lot number

2410500063

Product problems

  • Break
  • Connection Problem
  • Break
  • Connection Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) FOR LOT 2410500063 WAS REVIEWED AND NO ANOMALIES RELATED TO THE REPORTED ISSUE WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION AND REPORTED ISSUE OF BREAKAGE WAS NOT OBSERVED; HOWEVER, THE REPORTED CONDITION OF CANNOT CONNECT TO HUB WAS OBSERVED. A CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN INITIATED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

PER CUSTOMER, THE NURSING STAFF REPORTED THAT THE TUBING WOULD NOT ATTACH SECURELY TO UMBILICAL LINE. THE HUB OF LINE FOUND TO BE BROKEN. THE ISSUE WAS REPORTED TO THE PROVIDER AND THE LINE WAS REMOVED SINCE IT WAS UNABLE TO SECURELY CONNECT. THERE WAS NO HARM REPORTED.