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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
04/13/2020
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The manufacturer has received the sample and will evaluate.Results are expected soon.A lot history review (lhr) review is not possible, as no manufacturing lot number has been provided by the complainant.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported "during dressing change connector port was cracked and leaking." no other information was provided.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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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 cracked y-site was confirmed and the cause appeared to be supplier-related.The product returned for evaluation was one 19ga x 0.75¿ powerloc max safety infusion set with y-site.Usage residues were observed throughout the sample.A longitudinally aligned crack was observed in the y-site, extending from the luer orifice.Microscopic inspection of the sample revealed a rough and granular fracture surface.The fracture propagated along a molding weld line in the material.Corrective actions are being investigated by the supplier and the complaint sample was manufactured prior to implementation of any corrective actions.A lot history review (lhr) review is not possible, as no manufacturing lot number has been provided by the complainant.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported "during dressing change connector port was cracked and leaking." no other information was provided.
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