Terumo has not received the device for evaluation; therefore, the investigation has yet to be completed.Terumo plans on submitting a follow-up report when the investigation is complete and when more information becomes available.For this reason, terumo references evaluation conclusion.(b)(4).Results: results pending completion of evaluation.Conclusions: conclusion not yet available-evaluation in progress.
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This follow-up report is submitted to fda in accord with applicable regulations ¿ and as indicated by terumo cardiovascular systems in the initial report submitted to the fda on november 7, 2017.Method code #1: 10 - actual device evaluated method code #2: 12 - device from reserve sample evaluated method code #3: 38 - visual inspection method code #4: 3317 - manufacturing review results code: 3259 - improper physical structure conclusions code: 19 - human factors issue the returned sample was visually inspected upon receipt.It was found that one of the non-vented yellow caps on the lid of the reservoir near the venous inlet was broken into several pieces.The stem of the cap still remained within the luer port.Additionally, the port appeared to have shears/chips out of the tip.A representative retention sample with the same lot number was obtained.Visual inspection was performed on the unit and it was confirmed to not have any damage or anomalies anywhere on the device, specifically with the caps on the lid of the venous reservoir housing.It is likely that the cap was damaged by a shock force at some point during the handling of the product; however, when or how this shock force was applied was not able to be determined.All available information has been placed on file in quality management for appropriate tracking, trending, and follow-up.
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