As reported, during an unknown procedure, access was gained through the neck and a micropuncture transitionless access set was used prior to a cv catheter placement.The physician encountered a difficulty in inserting the sheath introducer into the patient, so he checked it, then noticed that the sheath tip was curled up.The sheath was also noted to be jagged.No separation occurred.Another device was used insead to complete the procedure.There have been no adverse effects to the patient reported.
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Description of event: as reported, during an unknown procedure, access was gained through the neck and a micropuncture traditionless access set was used prior to a cv catheter placement.The physician encountered a difficulty in inserting the sheath introducer into the patient, so he checked it, then noticed that the sheath tip was curled up.The sheath was also noted to be jagged.No separation occurred.Another device was used instead to complete the procedure.Investigation ¿ evaluation.A document based investigation was performed including a review of complaint history, device history record, the instructions for use, quality control data, and specifications.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was made out of specification.A review of the device history record found no non-conformances related to the reported failure mode.Because there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.A review of complaint history records shows no other complaints associated with the complaint device lot.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied: ¿supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.Intended for one-time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, and cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ a review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually/functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.Cook has concluded that patient anatomy possibly contributed to this incident.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is warranted.Cook will continue to monitor this device via the complaints database for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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