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IPN033092 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/09/2021
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: row infusionqn# (b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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The extension line was separating from the hub and leaking during use.The catheter was replaced.No patient injury or harm reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Concomitant medical products: row infusion qn# (b)(4) the customer did not return a complaint sample; however, they supplied a photo showed a hole adjacent to the proximal luer hub and extension line.The customer did not provide a lot number; therefore, a device history record review was performed based upon a lot number from the sales history data of the customer.No relevant findings were identified.The ifu provided with this kit provides the following warnings, cautions and instructions for the user: "do not apply excessive force in placing or removing catheter or guidewire.Excessive force can cause component damage or breakage." "using catheters not indicated for high pressure injection for such applica tions can result in inter-lumen crossover or rupture with potential for injury." "do not secure, staple and/or suture directly to outside diameter of catheter body or extension lines to reduce risk of cutting or damaging the catheter or impeding catheter flow.Secure only at indicated stabilization locations." "do not alter the catheter, guidewire or any other kit/set component during insertion, use or removal." "do not cut catheter to alter length." the reported complaint of a catheter "extension line leak" was confirmed through examination of the customer supplied photos.The image showed a hole adjacent to the proximal luer hub and extension line; however, the actual complaint sample was not returned for evaluation.A device history record review was performed based on a potential lot number identified from sales history with no evidence to suggest a manufacturing related cause.The probable cause of the reported complaint could not be determined based upon the information provided and without the actual complaint sample returned for evaluation.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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The extension line was separating from the hub and leaking during use.The catheter was replaced.No patient injury or harm reported.The patient's condition is reported as fine.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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