The information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The manufacturer has received the sample and will evaluate.Results are expected soon.A lot history review (lhr) of reen2160 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.
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H11:section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, trend analysis, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a sheered guidewire was confirmed and the cause appeared to be use-related.The product returned for evaluation was one 18ga powerglide pro midline catheter assembly.Usage residues were observed throughout the sample.The guidewire exhibited a complete break within the coil region.Microscopic inspection of the break in the core wire revealed a granular fracture surface.One region of increased luster was observed.The wire was curved in the vicinity of the break.Inspection of the needle bevel revealed mechanical damage along the proximal edge.The guidewire fracture features and needle bevel damage were consistent with damage caused by retraction of the wire against the needle bevel.A lot history review (lhr) of reen2160 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.
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