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H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, complaint and batch history, applicable previous investigation(s), labeling, applicable manufacturing records, sample analysis and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a damaged microintroducer is confirmed but the exact cause remains unknown.One photo sample of a microintroducer was provided for evaluation.The distal end of the powerpicc catheter is also visible behind the microintroducer.The dilator is shown fully removed from the sheath.Blood residue is visible on the dilator hub.The grey sheath tip appears to be deformed; however, the image does not allow for a clear inspection of the sheath tip.Based on the description of the reported event, possible contributing factors include inadequate skin knick and insertion angle.Since the damage was observed on the microintroducer, the complaint is confirmed but the exact cause could not be determined from image provided.The product ifu states, "advance the small sheath and dilator together as a unit over the guidewire, using a slight rotational motion.If necessary, a small incision may be made adjacent to the guidewire to facilitate insertion of the sheath and dilator.".
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