MalfunctionFOS
UMBILI-CATH
Received Apr 18, 2018 · Event occurred Nov 27, 2017
Report 7439376 · MDR key 7439376
Device
Generic name
Catheter, Umbilical Artery
Manufacturer
Utah Medical Products, Inc.Model number
DUAL-LUMEN SILICONECatalog number
4273505
Lot number
NA
Product problems
- Break
- Detachment Of Device Component
Patient
0 YR
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE HUB OF AN UMBILICAL CATHETER (3.5) SNAPPED OFF WHILE THE CATHETER WAS INSIDE THE BABY. THE NURSE FORTUNATELY, WAS VERY OBSERVANT AND CLAMPED THE LINE BEFORE ANY AIR WENT INTO THE BABY OR BLOOD CAME OUT.