H10: manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one 9fr hickman d/l catheter was returned for evaluation.Functional, gross visual, tactile and microscopic visual evaluations were performed.The investigation is unconfirmed for the reported catheter hole issue.However the investigation is confirmed for the identified catheter burst issues as c-shaped split was noted on the catheter body approximately 0.4cm from the bifurcate.Upon infusion a leak from the c-shaped split was noted on white luer and a ballooning was noted on the catheter body of red luer.Furthermore, the edges of the complete diagonal break on the distal end of the catheter were appeared to be uneven, smooth and surface was noted to be glossy.A definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the provided information.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documentation (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) did not find any product labeling inadequacy.H10: d4 (expiry date: 08/2024).H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.H3 other text : see h10.
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