MalfunctionFOS
UMBILI-CATH
Received Jun 7, 2019 · Event occurred Apr 26, 2019
Report 8678413 · MDR key 8678413
Device
Generic name
Catheter, Umbilical Artery
Manufacturer
Utah Medical Products, Inc.Model number
DUAL-LUMEN SILICONECatalog number
4275005
Lot number
1181850
Product problems
- Break
Patient
4 DA
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
INFANT DELIVERED AT 41WK/5D GESTATION, IN NICU WITH 5FR. DOUBLE-LUMEN UMBILICAL VENOUS CATHETER (UVC) IN PLACE. THE CATHETER WAS NOTED TO HAVE BEEN SUTURED AT 12 CM FOR SECURING PURPOSES. UPON REMOVAL OF THE UVC, THE CATHETER REPORTEDLY "SNAPPED" AT THE 4CM MARK DURING REMOVAL. THE REMAINDER OF THE CATHETER WAS REMOVED WITH TWEEZERS.