MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH POLYUR F T 5FRX20IN ENFIT; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number 461412E

Device Problem Obstruction of Flow (2423)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/15/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation; therefore, a failure analysis is not available, and we are not able to determine the relationship between this device and the cause for this event.  as part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.  if additional information or the sample is received, the investigation will be reopened and responded to accordingly.

Event Description

The customer reported that the feeding tube was too rigid on insertion and curled up.The tube blocked after milk feed and supplements were given.The product was stored properly.There was no patient harm.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record was reviewed and indicated that the product was released accomplishing all quality standards.The device was manufactured on march 17, 2021.There were no physical samples or digital images received for evaluation.Because a sample was not returned, we were unable to perform a follow up investigation to include functional and visual evaluations to confirm the reported issue and determine the root cause.If samples are received at a later date, the complaint will be reopened, and the investigation will be updated accordingly.A corrective action is not applicable at this time.Functional testing and visual inspections are being performed according to our current quality standards and inspection procedures.We will continue monitoring the process for any adverse trends that require immediate attention.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: POLYUR F T 5FRX20IN ENFIT
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH; calle 9 sur no. 125 cuidad ind; tijuana 22500 ; MX 22500
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; calle 9 sur no. 125 cuidad ind; tijuana 22500 ; MX 22500
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 777 west street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 12925314
• MDR Text Key: 281921664
• Report Number: 9612030-2021-03110
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521547124
• UDI-Public: 10884521547124
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: SF
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 461412E
• Device Catalogue Number: 461412E
• Device Lot Number: 2106832464
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/23/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/17/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1