It was reported that a micro volume extension set would not flow.This occurred during simulated use testing of the device by the customer.It was stated that the device was tested with an unknown syringe, an unknown microbore extension set, and a non-baxter infusion pump.The reporter stated that the nurse ¿filled a syringe with saline first, connected the syringe to the pump directly, and tried to get flow to happen, but nothing would flow through the filter in the set.¿ the reporter further stated that the nurse ¿could bolus an amount of fluid through the filter, but no steady flow could be reached.¿ there was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.
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(b)(4).Evaluation summary: the actual device was not returned; however, 5 unused devices of the same lot were received for evaluation.Visual inspection did not identify any defects.Clear passage and pressure testing were performed with satisfactory results.The reported problem could not be confirmed for the actual device nor for any of the unused devices.A review of all batch record documents was performed with no issues noted during the manufacturing process.There were no deviations from standard procedure and no exceptions related to the reported condition were noted.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.
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