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It was reported that the hub of a triple lumen polyurethane central venous catheter was found cracked and leaking (b)(6) 2020 around 9 p.M.This device was used as a replacement for a previous device, which is also reported under mfg.Report reference #: 1820334-2020-01489.The device was placed in the patient's left internal jugular vein on (b)(6) 2020.At the time of the failure, the patient was being infused with "human albumin 20% 1.8ml//hr and cvp flushing 1ml/hr".As of (b)(6) 2020, the device is still being used.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Additional information regarding the device and event has been requested but is currently unavailable.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Correction: d10, h3 investigation ¿ evaluation it was reported that a triple lumen polyurethane central venous catheter set (c-utlm-501j) from lot 8776962 cracked and leaked.The leakage was noted four days after placement.As of (b)(6) 2020, the patient is still using the device.Cook became aware of this event on (b)(6) 2020 upon being notified by from pusat perubatan univ.Mal.The patient reportedly experienced no adverse effects as a result of this incident.A review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control, as well as a visual inspection and functional test of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.One triple-lumen cvc was received used and damaged.The device examination found biological matter present throughout the device.A visual inspection found the blue hub is cracked.A number 2 is embossed on the hub.A leak test was performed and leakage occurred through the crack in the blue hub.No damage or leakage was noted through the red or white hubs.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record found that proper procedures are in place to identify and prevent this failure mode prior to device distribution.A review of the design history file found that the risks associated with the devices are acceptable when weighed against the benefits.A review of the device history record found no nonconformances associated with this device lot.It should be noted there are three other complaints from this device lot, all concerning the same failure mode.There is no evidence to suggest there is any nonconforming product in house or out in the field.Additionally, a review of the product labeling for the device was completed.The instructions for use state the following instructions related to the reported failure mode: warnings do not power inject contrast medium through catheter.Catheter rupture may result.Use of 10 ml or larger syringe will reduce the risk of catheter rupture.Precautions if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify attending physician immediately.How supplied upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product, and the results of the investigation, a definitive cause for failure was not established.Appropriate measures have been taken to address this failure mode.A capa is currently open to address the issue of cracked hubs in this product line and this complaint falls within its scope.The appropriate personnel have been notified.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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