The following fields were updated due to additional information: d10: device available for eval yes.D10: returned to manufacturer on: 2021-09-06.H6: investigation summary: three photos and one sample were received by our quality team for evaluation.From the photo, foreign matter was observed on the floswitch housing.From the sample, foreign matter is observed on the luer id of the floswitch housing.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot number was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections to this incident were found.The sample was sent for fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ftir) testing.The ftir was unable to identify the foreign matter material.Although the ftir was not able to identify the type of foreign matter, the arterial cannula assembly process was reviewed to identify areas in contact with the luer id.As the foreign matter is on the surface of the id wall, it was most likely introduced by pins that was inserted into the luer area during the assembly needle (an) production.Three areas (collapse valve insert station, guide bush insert station, and guide bush check station) were identified as the outermost diameter of the pin insert is nearer to the id wall of the floswitch housing luer.When the outer diameter is nearer to the luer¿s id wall, there may be a chance if the pin has foreign matter, it may transfer to the id wall.While there is a cleaning in this area during daily housekeeping, the cleaning might not be effective during housekeeping.A visual check on the pins will now be performed after they are cleaned to ensure cleanliness.This incident has been added to our database of reported incidents.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.
|