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MalfunctionNGT

POSIFLUSH

Received May 21, 2026 · Event occurred May 9, 2026

Report 1911916-2026-00231 · MDR key 25243293

Device

Generic name

Saline, Vascular Access Flush

Catalog number

306547

Lot number

5295412

Product problems

  • Infusion or Flow Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • Nausea
  • Inadequate Pain Relief

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H.3. A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. G.4. ADDITIONAL 510K: K003553.

Description of Event or Problem

IT IS REPORTED, SYR 10ML PUMP COMPATIBLE SALINE 10ML, PLUNGERS ARE ¿STICKY¿/HIGHER FRICTION, NOT ALLOWING TO INFUSE MEDICATIONS VIA THE SYRINGE PUMPS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: -SYRINGE MEDICATION / ALARIS PUMP SHOWING "OCCLUDED" DESPITE TROUBLESHOOTING. MEDICATION WAS MADE BY NURSE ON THE FLOOR- IV GRAVOL AND 10ML PRE-FILLED SYRINGE. PT'S NAUSEA WOULD NOT BE ADDRESSED AND PT WOULD CONTINUE TO FILL DISCOMFORT. NO HARM TO THE PATIENT.