Model Number IPN037334 |
Device Problems
Crack (1135); Gas/Air Leak (2946)
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Patient Problem
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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Event Date 05/25/2020 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event Description
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Customer reported that the jugular was punctured according to specification.During the puncture, air was drawn and not blood aspirated as expected.After examination, it was observed that the cone of the needle had cracks.It is known that the patient was not harmed , and there was no influence on the therapy.
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Event Description
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Customer reported that the jugular was punctured according to specification.During the puncture, air was drawn and not blood aspirated as expected.After examination, it was observed that the cone of the needle had cracks.It is known that the patient was not harmed , and there was no influence on the therapy.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The customer returned one introducer needle for analysis.Signs-of-use in the form of biological material was observed on the needle cannula.Visual examination of the introducer needle revealed that the hub was cracked.Microscopic examination confirmed the crack.Additionally, the needle cannula appeared to be fully recessed inside the needle hub.The returned needle was attached to a lab inventory ars and water was aspirated and purged.A significant amount of water and air leakage was detected from the crack in the needle hub.A device history record review was performed with no relevant findings identified.The reported complaint that the introducer needle hub was cracked was confirmed through complaint investigation.The returned introducer needle contained a single crack in the hub.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant manufacturing issues were identified.Further investigation of this issue is being conducted under a capa.The capa failure investigation indicates that the probable cause is design related.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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