MalfunctionOMF
MEDCOMP VASCU 5F PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER
Received Sep 5, 2017
Report MW5071948 · MDR key 6843215
Device
Generic name
Percutaneous, Implanted Long Term Intravascular Catheter
Manufacturer
Medical ComponentsModel number
VASCU-PICC 5FCatalog number
MRVSP52012
Lot number
MJBB690
Product problems
- Device Misassembled During Manufacturing /Shipping
Patient
Not reported
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Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
HAVE FOUND THREE KITS 5F X 60 CM DUAL VASCU-PICC WITH THE GUIDEWIRE (WITHIN THE KIT) LOADED INTO HOLDER IN REVERSE (HARD STIFF END EXPOSED WHILE FLOPPY END IN DEEP WITHIN HOLDER). HAVE FOUND THREE SUCH KITS TO DATE WITH ALL BEING SAME LOT #. CONCERN IS THAT SOMEONE MIGHT INSERT THE STIFF END POTENTIALLY CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE VEIN.