InjuryFKB
T-CONNECTOR
Received Jan 8, 2001 · Event occurred Dec 30, 2000
Report 1526863-2001-00014 · MDR key 315266
Product problems
- Disconnection
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Transfusion of blood products
- Blood Loss
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE RPTR STATED THAT THE T-CONNECTOR DISCONNECTED FROM THE IV CATHETER RESULTING IN A SEVERE LOSS OF BLOOD. THE BABY REQUIRED A TRANSFUSION. NO OTHER INFO WAS AVAILABLE. THE RPTR FURTHER STATED THAT THEY HAVE USED THIS PRODUCT FOR MANY YEARS WITHOUT INCIDENCE HOWEVER THEY HAVE HAD SEVERAL INSTANCES OVER THE LAST FEW MONTHS.