It was reported that the catheter of a radial artery pressure monitoring set was found fractured at the hub.The device was able to be removed "in time".No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Additional information regarding the event, device, and patient has been requested but is currently unavailable.
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Investigation - evaluation: it was reported by (b)(6) that a catheter from a radial artery pressure monitoring set (part number c-pms-250-ra) was either fractured or cut.When this occurred, it was reported that "they were able to grab it in time".The overall outcome of the patient is unknown.A review of the complaint history and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) and a database search for additional events were unable to be completed due to a lack of lot information from the user facility.Based on the information available, this investigation concluded that the complaint device was manufactured to specification and that there is no evidence of nonconforming product in house or in field.Based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.Due to the limited information cook is unable to rule out manufacturing, device maintenance, patient environment, patient activity, or storage conditions as a cause of this event.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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