As per problem statement.After a couple of usages they have discovered leakage on the lumen outside the patient.Same problem on the two catheters.Additional information provided (b)(4) 2014.The patient got the cvc inserted on (b)(6) 2014 for antibiotic infusion therapy.The line was working properly and there was no problem with the infusion and the flushing.The antibiotics given were meronem 3 times/day, cymevene 2 time/day and ciprofloxacin 2cc/min during 1 h.After 14 days with no problem the small lumen ruptured in the extension 4-5cm from the hub.It ruptured during flushing with saline after the infusion therapy.This was the second time the device ruptured for this patient.The fitting was connected to a luer-lock syringe <10 cc, 3 way stop-cock or a cap.The device was in place for 14 days.There was no force exerted and no patient problems associated with rupture.The distal end of the catheter was still in place.It was surgically retrieved and there was inertion of a new cvc.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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