It was reported that the tip of syringe component broke off while flushing a pigtail catheter.Reportedly, the syringe tip became lodged in the catheter part.To date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, follow-up care, or other adverse health impact associated with the reported problem/issue.A photo was received for review and the reported problem/issue was confirmed.No physical sample was returned for evaluation.In an abundance of caution, and in response to an fda 483 issued for cfn (b)(4) on 22-jan-2024, this medwatch is being filed for the reported problem/issue.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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