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InjuryGBP

CVC KIT: 3-LUMEN 7 FR X 20 CM

Received Oct 24, 2006 · Event occurred Sep 2, 2006

Report 3131168 · MDR key 3131168

Device

Generic name

Adult Multi-lumen Catheter Products

Model number

NA

Catalog number

AK-15703

Lot number

RF0609027

Product problems

  • Material Frayed

Patient

61 YR

  • Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THE PT UNDERWENT A LEFT INTERNAL JUGULAR APPROACH. UPON INSERTION, THE SPRING WIRE GUIDE 'FRAYED" DURING THE PROCEDURE AND A 2.5CM PIECE OF THE WIRE WAS LEFT IN SOFT TISSUE OF THE LEFT NECK. THE PT WAS TAKEN TO THE OPERATING ROOM. USING FLUOROSCOPY, A CUT DOWN WAS PERFORMED TO REMOVE THE PORTION OF WIRE. USING A DIFFERENT INSERTION SITE ANOTHER MULTI LUMEN CATHETER WAS PLACED FOR TEMPORARY INFUSION USE. MFR 1036844-2006-00079.