MalfunctionJOK
72-7000 CORD CLAMP CUTTER
Received Apr 22, 2002 · Event occurred Mar 21, 2002
Report 1046367-2002-00059 · MDR key 390696
Device
Generic name
Umbilical Cord Clamp Cutter
Manufacturer
Deroyal Industries, Inc.Model number
NACatalog number
72-7000
Lot number
NOT AVAILABLE
Product problems
- Break
Patient
UNKNOWN
- Unknown (for use when the patient's condition is not known)
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
CORD CLAMP CUTTER BROKE WHEN THEY WERE TRYING TO CUT THE CLAMP. IT BROKE AT THE TOP PLASTIC PIECE AND EXPOSED THE BLADE. THE NURSE STATED THAT THIS COULD HAVE PULLED AND CUT THE UMBILICAL CORD CAUSING THE PT TO BLEED. THIS OCCURRED 2 TIMES AT THIS FACILITY (A SEPARATE COMPLAINT WILL BE FILED).