One triple lumen presep catheter with non-edwards injection ports attached at both proximal and distal hubs was returned for evaluation.A suture loop and box clamp were also returned in a non-edwards component detached from catheter.The component was stuck with adhesive tape which was not an edwards dressing.No visible damage to the catheter body was observed.There was no visible indication that the suture wings had been sutured or stretched.The clinician is instructed in the presep ifu that ¿once in position after the guidewire has been removed, secure the catheter by suturing the integral suture wings to the skin.¿ the box clamp and suture loop were removed from the non-edwards component and attached to the returned catheter body.The box clamp and suture loop functioned properly, and did not move or detach from the catheter body.No visible damage to the box clamp or suture loop was noted.All through-lumens were found to be patent without any leakage or occlusion.Visual examinations were performed under microscope at (b)(4) magnification.The lot number was not provided; therefore, a review of the manufacturing records could not be completed.Examination of the device did not confirm a product malfunction.No actions will be taken at this time.
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