inforMED
InjuryFOS

NA

Received Nov 15, 2024 · Event occurred Oct 21, 2024

Report 20694088 · MDR key 20694088

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Patient

1 DA · Female

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

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

11 CM OF AN UMBILICAL ARTERY CATHETER (UAC) BROKE UP WHILE ATTEMPTING TO RE-POSITION. IT IS NOW LODGED NEAR THE VERTEBRAL ARTERY.