Catalog Number CAR-02400 |
Device Problems
Crack (1135); Material Integrity Problem (2978)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 04/19/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The results of the investigation are pending at the time of this report.
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Event Description
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It is reported that the patient's husband indicated that the catheter they used was cracked after insertion when they did dialysis (this event documented in mdr# 1036844-2017-00196).The hospital replaced the catheter, but the catheter was cracked again when the patient did dialysis.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The sample was not returned for evaluation.A device history record (dhr) review was performed on the catheter's extension lines and no relevant findings were identified.The instructions for use (ifu) warns that repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes, and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure.It also states not to use acetone with this catheter and that the catheter, extension lines and connectors should be examined before and after each use.Complaint verification testing could not be performed because no sample was returned for analysis.A dhr review was performed and it did not reveal any manufacturing related issues.The probable cause of a leak in the connector assembly could not be determined based upon the information provided and without a sample.
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Event Description
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It is reported that the patient's husband indicated that the catheter they used was cracked after insertion when they did dialysis (this event documented in mdr# 1036844-2017-00196).The hospital replaced the catheter, but the catheter was cracked again when the patient did dialysis.
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