MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CARDINAL HEALTH 12FR 43 IRIS FEEDING TUBE ENF; GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS

Model Number 461243E

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 12/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The incident sample has been requested but to date has not been received for evaluation.If the sample is received, or if additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained a follow-up report will be submitted.

Event Description

The customer reported that the iris feeding tube was leaking at the ends of the main port and they saw a tear in the purple end of the feeding tube.There was no patient injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record review could not be performed because the serial and lot numbers were not received with the complaint.However, as part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to the release of product.The manufacturing process was reviewed, and no issues were identified.All tubes are subjected to both a leak test and final cosmetic inspection to check for any y-port issues, and there have been no cracked or detached y-ports identified during this process over the past 12 months.In addition, raw components were inspected, and the issue reported was not present in any of the raw components reviewed.One sample was received for the investigation.The sample was evaluated, and the reported issue was confirmed; the sample arrived with the y-port completely broken in half.However, when trying to remove the transparent connector for further evaluation, it could not be removed, the connection was too tight.The overtightening of the connection could not be related to the manufacturing process or deemed a quality issue.The evaluation of the sample determined that the root cause of this issue was inappropriate use of the device.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: 12FR 43 IRIS FEEDING TUBE ENF
• Type of Device: GASTROINTESTINAL TUBES WITH ENTERAL SPECIFIC CONNECTORS
• Manufacturer (Section D): CARDINAL HEALTH; 777 west street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer (Section G): CARDINAL HEALTH; 777 west street; mansfield MA 02048
• Manufacturer Contact: jill saraiva ; 777 west street; mansfield, MA 02048 ; 5086183640
• MDR Report Key: 12960916
• MDR Text Key: 281920279
• Report Number: 1282497-2021-10660
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: PIF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20884521742229
• UDI-Public: 20884521742229
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: 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: 12/08/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: 461243E
• Device Catalogue Number: 461243E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: A
• Patient Sequence Number: 1