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It was reported that the blue hub of a triple lumen polyurethane central venous catheter was found cracked.During insertion of the device in the patient's left internal jugular vein on (b)(6) 2020, the blue lumen cracked as the 3-way stopcock was twisted and locked.Therefore, the blue lumen was not used.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Additional information regarding the device has been requested but is currently unavailable.
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Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported that the catheter from a triple lumen polyurethane central venous catheter set (c-utlm-501j) from lot 8776962 was cracked.The blue lumen was cracked during its insertion, when it was twisted and locked into the three-way stopcock.The device was removed and not used further.Cook became aware of this event on 13nov2020 upon being notified by 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 of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One triple-lumen central venous catheter was returned in a used and damaged condition.Visual inspection found the blue hub to be cracked on the side opposite the printed number.Cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification.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.A database search revealed 5 additional complaints on devices from this device lot (8776962) all concerning the same failure mode.Cook had previously assessed the risk of related products in the field and determined that no action was required due to low risk and evidence of non lot-related causes, as there is evidence that user interaction with the device contributes to the failure mode.Since the risk at the time of this investigation remains the same as when previously considered, no action is required at this time.There is no evidence to suggest there is any nonconforming product in house or out in the field.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 this failure mode.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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