An investigation has been initiated.Currently waiting for additional information and the device to be returned for evaluation.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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The side-by-side ij catheter was returned for evaluation with a syringe attached to the arterial luer.Visual inspection revealed no obvious damage to the device.A functional test was performed by closing the device clamps and attempting to flush/aspirate through each of the luers.With the clamps closed it was not possible to flush or aspirate through either of the luers.The clamps sufficiently occluded the extension tube.The clamps were opened, and the lumen was clamped above the side holes.The device was flushed through both luers and no leaks were noted.No problem was found with the returned device.The reported failure could not be duplicated.The contract manufacturer conducted a review of the manufacture records for the lot number reported.Their investigation revealed the device was manufactured and inspected according to specification with no non-conformances or abnormalities.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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