From (b)(6) hospital: following the use of the fixation system, the fixation of the catheter failed.Therefore, the device was removed.It was the first use.Consequence: no consequences.Availability of the device: no (not kept).Loss of adhesion may result in the accidental removal of the medical lines.These events may interrupt patient treatment and may contribute to patient injury.Therefore, this is reportable.
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Product was not returned for evaluation.Therefore, this report is based on the information provided by the customer.There was no patient or caregiver injury reported as a result of this event.Historical complaint data was reviewed and found seven total complaints for securement devices for adhesive failure in the last 2 years.(b)(4).The device history record for this lot was reviewed and found no nonconformance's or anomalies noted that could have contributed to this complaint.All samples passed inspection.On-hand inventory of units from different lots was reviewed and found not to have the same issue.Additionally, sample retains were tested from this lot and no failures or malfunctions were identified.The units passed all testing and the complaint could not be reproduced.At this time, there is not enough evidence to confirm the reported complaint, and the instructions for use were reviewed and determined to provide adequate instructions and warnings for the safe and effective use of the device.As a result of an observed recent increase in reportable complaints for securement devices, an internal investigation has been launched (capa (b)(4)).No further corrective or preventative actions are necessary.All complaints are trended and reviewed by management on a monthly basis.As part of this monthly review, any excursion above the control limits for this failure mode will be assessed, documented, and acted upon as warranted.Manufacturer reference file # (b)(4) (2022-00193).
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