It was reported that during chemotherapy infusion, the three-way plastic stopcock leaked from the junction of the stopcock and the hexagonal part of the device while in the off position.Reportedly, the patient did not receive the full chemotherapy prescription due to this occurrence.Additional information regarding patient outcome has been requested, but is not available at this time.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, documentation, manufacturing instructions, and quality control of the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment, no further action is required.
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