UMBILI-CATH
Received Nov 14, 2024 · Event occurred Sep 30, 2024
Report 20682986 · MDR key 20682986
Device
Generic name
Catheter, Umbilical Artery
Manufacturer
Utah Medical Products, Inc.Model number
DUAL-LUMEN POLYURETHANECatalog number
4285005
Lot number
1212700
Patient
4 DA · Female
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE UMBILICAL CATHETER WAS READING OCCLUDED AT [TIME REDACTED]. IT SEEMED TO FLUSH, BUT IT TURNS OUT IT WAS BACK FLUSHING. PRACTITIONER AT BEDSIDE AND LINE WAS REMOVED AFTER TROUBLE SHOOTING IT. LINE APPEARS TO HAVE PRECIPITATE IN IT, ETIOLOGY UNCLEAR. PATIENT DIDN'T GET NUTRITION FOR APPROXIMATELY 2 HOURS. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR CATHETER, UMBILICAL ARTERY, UMBILI-CATH (PER SITE REPORTER). ISSUE WAS REPORTED ON 10/15. THEY RESPONDED ON 10/17 WIT A RETURN LABEL. ON 10/21 REACHED OUT FOR MORE INFO, I INCLUDED THE CLINICAL CAREGIVER TO ANSWER SAID QUESTIONS. NO FURTHER ACTION AS OF 10/23.