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MalfunctionFOS

VYGON UMBILICAL CATHETER

Received Jul 14, 2017 · Event occurred Nov 28, 2016

Report 2245270-2016-00092 · MDR key 6714980

Device

Generic name

Umbilical Catheter

Manufacturer

Vygon

Model number

1270.05

Catalog number

1270.05

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE ORIGINAL DATE OF THIS MDR REPORT WAS 12/20/2016.

Description of Event or Problem

UC STOPCOCK'S DEAD END CAP LEAKED DIRECTLY FROM RECESS @ TOP OF CAP X2 SEPARATE INSTANCES. SUSPECT CRACK "STEM" UNDERSIDE OF CAP. FIRST EVENT 1270.03 (3.5 FR. SL) AND SECOND 1270.05 (5.0 FR. SL) FILED SEPARATELY. STAFF DIDN'T RETAIN EITHER EXAMPLE FOR INSPECTION. THE PACKAGING OF BOTH UCS HAD BEEN DISCARDED PRIOR TO LEAKS IDENTIFIED SO SPECIFIC LOT NUMBERS WERE IDENTIFIED. STAFF DOCUMENTED LOT #S OF INVENTORY REMAINING SOON AFTER THE EVENTS.