InjuryGBW

CATHETER, PERITONEAL

Received Jan 12, 2018 · Event occurred Dec 22, 2017

Report 3009211636-2018-00016 · MDR key 7185511

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Peritoneal

Manufacturer

Covidien Mfg Solutions S.a.

Product problems

Break
Break

Patient

52 YR

Peritonitis
Peritonitis

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IF INFORMATION IS PROVIDED IN THE FUTURE, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE ISSUED.

Description of Event or Problem

AS REPORTED BY THE DISTRIBUTOR, A SMALL HOLE WAS FOUND ON THE CATHETER OUTSIDE THE PATIENT'S BODY WHICH LED TO PERITONITIS. THE PATIENT WAS HOSPITALIZED, AND THE DOCTOR ADDED CEPHALOSPORIN TO THE PATIENT'S PERITONEAL DIALYSIS SOLUTIONS. THE SECTION OF THE CATHETER WITH THE HOLE WAS REMOVED.