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It was reported an ultrathane dawson-mueller mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage catheter was required for a right abdominal approach gall bladder drainage procedure.After the catheter was successfully placed in the target location, the operator reported air was leaking between the catheter and mac-lock hub.The device was removed and replaced with a similar catheter to successfully complete the procedure.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown or unavailable.Additional information: section c.D10 ¿ product received on: 16jul2020.Investigation ¿ evaluation gifu prefectural tajimi in japan informed cook that on (b)(6) 2020, an ultrathane dawson-mueller mac-loc locking loop multipurpose drainage catheter leaked at the end of a gallbladder drainage procedure.The device was placed without issue via seldinger technique and was draining bile.After placing the device, the user noted leakage at the cap-tubing interface.The device was removed and replaced successfully.The patient did not experience adverse effects.A review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, quality control, and specifications of the device, as well as a visual inspection, functional test, and dimensional verification, were conducted during the investigation.The customer returned one used catheter.There is biological matter throughout.There is no visible damage.Water was injected through the catheter with a syringe, and there is leakage where the catheter tubing meets the connector cap.The connector cap inner diameter, adapter threads, and gap between the cap and adapter all measure within specification.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.The proper procedures are in place to identify and prevent this failure mode prior to device distribution.The risk specifications covering mac-loc drainage catheters include both hub separation and leakage as a potential failure mode.The identified risk controls include manufacturing quality control checks and process validation.The technical files covering mac-loc drainage catheters indicate that the risks associated with these devices are acceptable when weighed against the benefits.The ifu supplied with the mac-loc drainage catheters instruct that the product should be inspected prior to use to ensure no damage has occurred.A review of the device history record (dhr) was also conducted as a part of the investigation.The dhr for the complaint lot did not have any failure related nonconformances.Additionally, a complaint database search did not find any additional complaints from the reported lot.Therefore, there is no evidence of nonconforming material in house or in the field.A leak was confirmed during functional testing, however cook confirmed the device was manufactured to specification.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product, and the results of the investigation, it was concluded that the cause of this complaint is a component failure without design or manufacturing deficiency.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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