InjuryLEF
LYMPHAZURIN 1% BLUE DYE
Received Jul 17, 2001 · Event occurred Jun 14, 2001
Report 1219930-2001-00350 · MDR key 342504
Device
Generic name
Lymphatic Mapping Dye
Manufacturer
United States Surgical CorporationModel number
NACatalog number
LYM 100
Lot number
W0L02
Product problems
- Reaction
Patient
70 YR
- Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
- Treatment with medication(s)
- Hospitalization required
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
REPORTEDLY, THE PATIENT EXPERIENCED SEVERE HYPOTENSION FOLLOWING SQ ADMINISTRATION OF LYMPHAZURIN DYE. THE PATIENT WAS TREATED WITH HYDROCORTISONE, EPINEPHRINE, DIPHENHYDRAMINE, AND TRANSFERRED TO ICU FOR MONITORING. THE SYMPTOMS RESOLVED WITH NO UNTOWARD SEQUELAE.