inforMED
InjuryHFW

UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP

Received Oct 26, 2018 · Event occurred Sep 26, 2018

Report 8008632 · MDR key 8008632

Device

Generic name

Umbilical Cord Clamp

Model number

9423

Catalog number

9423

Lot number

NI

Product problems

  • Detachment of Device or Device Component

Patient

1 DA

  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding
  • Hemorrhage/Blood Loss/Bleeding

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

UMBILICAL CORD CLAMP CAME OFF A BABY. FATHER CAUGHT IT AND BLEEDING WAS MINIMAL.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A REVIEW OF COMPLAINT HISTORY FOR THIS PRODUCT REVEALED NO SIMILAR REPORTED INCIDENTS.

Description of Event or Problem

THE UNIT WAS APPLIED BY THE PEDIATRICIAN IN THE OPERATING ROOM AFTER BIRTH. APPROXIMATELY 16 HOURS LATER, THE UNIT CAME OFF THE BABY. THE FATHER CAUGHT IT AND BLEEDING WAS MINIMAL. PRESSURE WAS APPLIED AND THE CORD WAS TIED OFF WITH UMBILICAL TAPE.