It was reported during insertion of arterial line post robotic urology surgery using a radial artery pressure monitoring set, the distal plastic end split when being fed over the wire guide.This did not cause damage to the wire guide and all plastic tip fragments were retrieved.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
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A review of the drawings, documentation, manufacturing instructions, specifications, and quality control of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.A document-based investigation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the finished product was not made to specifications.Review of the device history record of the finished product was unable to be performed as the lot number for the device was not available.A complaint history search was also unable to be performed due to the lack of a lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of our investigation, a definitive cause could not be determined.Per the [quality engineering] risk assessment, no further action is required.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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