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MalfunctionOKE

TRAY, PORT-A-CATH ACCESS

Received May 7, 2018 · Event occurred Mar 29, 2018

Report MW5077069 · MDR key 7494303

Device

Generic name

Tray, Port-a-cath Access

Manufacturer

Medline

Catalog number

DYNDC1800

Lot number

17LB9811

Product problems

  • Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging

Patient

9 YR

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

OPENED A "STERILE" PORT A CATH ACCESS TRAY AND PLACED ITEMS ON A STERILE FIELD USING STERILE TECHNIQUE. UPON INSPECTION, PACKAGE WAS NOTED TO HAVE A HOLE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE STERILE FIELD NEXT TO THE TRAY. REPLACED THE TRAY AND ENTIRE CONTENTS.