It was reported that during a peripheral thrombolysis procedure in the superficial femoral artery (sfa), the hub of a multi-sideport dual check valve catheter infusion set cracked.A new set was used to complete the procedure.There has been no report that any part of the device remained in the patient's body, that the patient required any additional procedures, or that the patient experienced any adverse effects due to this event.Additional information regarding event details and outcome has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing, manufacturer¿s instructions, quality control, specifications, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned package confirmed that one prior to use multi -sideport infusion catheter from the multi-sideport dual check valve catheter infusion set was returned for investigation.No surface defects were noted.No tears were noted near the hub.However, a crack was noted at the hub.The device was tested for leakage and failed due to a leak at the hub.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should also be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, drawings, specifications, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.As there is no evidence to suggest the device left cook¿s facility outside of specification and this event took place prior to the procedure, investigation has concluded that the shipping and handling of the device is the most likely cause of this event.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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