inforMED
MalfunctionBTC

NL 8500-500V

Received Apr 15, 2003 · Event occurred Mar 13, 2003

Report 456034 · MDR key 456034

Device

Generic name

Drainage Bag System

Model number

INS5010

Catalog number

INS5010

Lot number

*

Product problems

  • Fail-Safe Design Failure
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

34 YR

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Leakage

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THE SHUT-OFF VALVE ON LUMBAR DRAINAGE SYSTEM DID NOT TURN OFF, RESULTING IN OVER DRAINAGE OF CSF, EVEN THOUGH ALL OF THE VALVES ON THE EQUIPMENT WERE CLAMPED.