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MalfunctionFOS

UMBILI-CATH

Received Oct 19, 2018 · Event occurred Oct 10, 2018

Report 7983979 · MDR key 7983979

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Catalog number

4273505

Lot number

1151487

Product problems

  • Burst Container or Vessel
  • Leak/Splash

Patient

Not reported

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UMBILICAL CATHETER WAS USED FOR BLOOD DRAW ON NEONATE. NURSE WENT TO RETURN BLOOD AND SOMEWHERE NEAR THE CATHETER JUNCTION, THE LINE BUSTED/SQUIRTED OUT/BURST OPEN. MANUFACTURER RESPONSE FOR 3.5 FRENCH DUAL LUMEN SILICONE UVC CATHETER, UTAH MEDICAL (PER SITE REPORTER).