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MalfunctionFOS

Umbilical Catheter

Received Jul 31, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 9, 2026

Report 2245270-2026-00099 · MDR key 50097883

Device

Generic name

Umbilical Artery Catheter

Manufacturer

Vygon Usa

Model number

1274.17

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Positioning Problem

Patient

Unknown

  • Low Blood Pressure/ Hypotension
  • Elevated ketones/Diabetic Ketoacidosis
  • Ascites

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

Patient hypotensive and requiring extensive inotropic support, worsening metabolic acidosis and overall stability. Chest/abdo xray showed gasless abdomen vs ascites. UVC low-lying. On ultrasound, ascites found and concern for UVC going interstitial prompted team to do paracentesis, place PIV, remove UVC and place a PICC on day 1 of life. Approximately 43 mL of TPN-like fluid aspirated from abdomen, patient stabilized after same.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

Once the sample is received an investigation will be completed per procedure. The results of the investigation will be forwarded to the FDA via a follow up MDR.