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MalfunctionFOS

UMBILI-CATH

Received Dec 9, 2025 · Event occurred Oct 13, 2025

Report 23756840 · MDR key 23756840

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Catalog number

4275005

Product problems

  • Break
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

NA · Male

  • Foreign Body In Patient
  • Foreign Body In Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SURGEON WAS CONSULTED DUE TO OOZING AROUND THE UMBILICAL CORD THAT WOULD NOT CORRECT WITH ANY INTERVENTION. DR. CAME TO THE BEDSIDE TO ASSESS. WHILE REMOVING 5 FR DOUBLE LUMEN UMBILICAL CATHETER IT BROKE AND 3 CM REMAINED IN THE PATIENT'S UMBILICUS.