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PERITONEAL R/C CATHETER STRIPED

Received Mar 4, 2005

Report 2648988-2005-00007 · MDR key 580809

Device

Generic name

Csf Catheters

Model number

*

Catalog number

NL850-1375

Lot number

1000292

Product problems

  • Break
  • Device remains implanted

Patient

*

  • Infarction, Cerebral

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PERITONEAL CATHETER BROKE UNDER THE PT'S NECK 4 YEARS AFTER IMPLANTATION. THE PT WITH HYDROCEPHALIA AND CHIAN NOW SUFFERS FROM CEREBRAL INFARCTION.