After further review of additional information received the following sections have been updated accordingly: b5, d2, d9, g1, g3, g6, h1, h2, h3 and h6.As reported, there was presence of a hole in the catheter wall in the distal end of a 4f 65cm tempo catheter.There was no reported patient injury.The product was not returned for analysis.A product history record (phr) review of lot 18145238 revealed no anomalies or non-conformances during the manufacturing and inspection processes that can be associated with the reported event.Without the return of the device or images for analysis, the reported customer event ¿catheter (body/shaft-puncture/cut¿ could not be confirmed.Shipping/handling factors may have contributed to the reported event.Users are trained to inspect for signs of damage prior to and during use.Any product with damage is not to be used.Information for safety is provided in the products labeling with the intent to make the user aware of the risks.According to the instructions for use (ifu), although not intended as a mitigation of risk, ¿this product is designed and intended for single use.It is not designed to undergo reprocessing and re-sterilization after initial use.Reuse of this product, including after reprocessing and/ or re-sterilization, may cause a loss of structural integrity which could lead to a failure of the device to perform as intended and may lead to a loss of critical labeling/use information all of which present a potential risk to patient safety.Store in a cool, dark, dry place.Do not use if package is open or damaged.¿ based on the information available and the phr review, there is no indication that the event is related to the device design or manufacturing process.Therefore, no preventative or corrective actions will be taken at this time.
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