OtherKDO
PLEURE VAC
Received Sep 13, 2002 · Event occurred Aug 10, 2002
Report MW1026178 · MDR key 417084
Device
Generic name
Chest Drainage Unit
Manufacturer
Genzyme CorpModel number
*Catalog number
A-6000
Lot number
UNK
Product problems
- Use of Device Problem
Patient
77 YR
- Breathing difficulties
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
PT FOUND BY NURSE WITH 1 CHEST TUBE CLAMPED. INCREASED WHEEZING AND INCREASED RESPIRATORY RATE. PRACTICE VARIES BETWEEN SERVICES AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A CHEST TUBE SHOULD BE CLAMPED. PT'S TRAVELLING ON OFF-SERVICE FLOORS OR BEING CARED FOR BY RESOURCE NURSES ARE AT RISK FOR INAPPROPRIATE CLAMPING.