inforMED
InjuryGCD

CLAVE CONNECTOR

Received Dec 9, 2016 · Event occurred Dec 1, 2016

Report MW5066643 · MDR key 6169149

Device

Generic name

Clave Connector

Manufacturer

Hospira

Product problems

  • Break
  • Detachment Of Device Component

Patient

24 YR

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

PATIENT REPORTED THAT THE WHITE PART OF A CLAVE CONNECTOR BROKE OFF IN HIS CENTRAL IV LINE. HE NEEDED TO HAVE A PICC LINE PLACED UNTIL HE CAN HAVE ANOTHER CENTRAL LINE PLACED. HE DID NOT SAVE THE CONNECTOR AND DOES NOT KNOW THE LOT NUMBER AND HAD NO OTHER INFORMATION. HE STATES THE MD IS AWARE. NO OTHER ADVERSE EVENTS REPORTED. REASON FOR USE: PAH.