MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COOK INC COOK SPECTRUM TURBO-JECT; LJS TURBO-JECT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER

Model Number G34548

Device Problems Fitting Problem (2183); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

Patient Problems Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Device name: turbo-ject® double lumen minocycline/rifampin over-the-wire power-injectable picc.Initial reporter occupation: lead rt.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.

Event Description

It was reported that the orange hub of a turbo-ject® double lumen minocycline/rifampin over-the-wire power-injectable picc partially separated from the extension tubing.The device was heparin locked.As a result of the separation, the device was removed and replaced.This was reported to be the third exchange for this patient.Given available patient and customer information, it is presumed that the previous two events have been reported under mdr ref.#1820334-2021-01312 and mdr ref.#1820334-2021-01507 (both with patient identifier (b)(6)).Additional information regarding the patient, device, and event has been requested but is currently unavailable.

Event Description

In additional information received on 10sep2021, it was reported that the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.Additional information: b5, h6 - annex e.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.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.

Manufacturer Narrative

Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation ¿ evaluation.It was reported by lurie children¿s hospital, usa that a turbo-ject® double lumen minocycline/rifampin over-the-wire power-injectable picc (rpn: upicds-4.0-ct-nt-abrm-1111; lot: 13678806) experienced a separation at the junction of the orange hub and the extension tube.The device was required by a 7-month-old male and was placed on (b)(6) 2021, separation between the orange hub and extension tube was noted.As a result, the picc was remove and replaced with an unknown device.No other adverse effects related to this event were reported.It was noted this is the third device exchange for this patient.Reviews of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a photo was provided by the customer showing partial separation of the orange hub and extension tube.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the design history file (dhf) showed that this device is both safe and effective for its intended use.A review of the device history record (dhr) for the reported complaint device lot (13678806) and the related subassembly lots revealed no non-conformances relevant to the failure mode.A further search of our database records found 6 additional complaints associated to this lot.All of the additional complaints are from the same facility and for the identical reported failure.While there are additional complaints on this lot, there is currently no evidence of manufacturing deficiencies.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The instructions for use (ifu) document t_upicabrmtt_rev1 [cook spectrum turbo-ject peripherally inserted central venous catheters with micropuncture peel-away introducers] is packaged with this device.The product ifu states the following in consideration of the reported failure mode: "intended use the cook spectrum turbo-ject peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc) sets are indicated for short- or long-term use for venous pressure monitoring, blood sampling, administration of drugs and fluids, and for use with power injectors for delivery of contrast in ct studies.The maximum pressure limit setting for power injectors used with the spectrum turbo-ject picc may not exceed 325 psi and the flow rate may not exceed the maximum flow rate indicated, as shown on the following table.Warnings.¿ the safe and effective use of spectrum turbo-ject picc lines with power injector pressures set above 325 psi has not been established.¿ do not power inject if maximum injection rate cannot be verified to meet limit printed on catheter hub or extension tube.¿ to safely use catheters with a power injector, the technician/health care professional must verify: ¿ prior to use that the maximum pressure limit is set at or below 325 psi and that the maximum flow rate is at or below that which is listed on the catheter.Precautions ¿ if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.How supplied upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred." based on the available information, no product returned, and the results of the investigation, the root cause of this event is related to device design.Appropriate measures have been taken to address this failure mode.This product failure was previously investigated under capa 154487.The capa investigation found that the root cause is related to inadequate flexural strength in a previous hub design change.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.

Event Description

No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.

• Brand Name: COOK SPECTRUM TURBO-JECT
• Type of Device: LJS TURBO-JECT PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL VENOUS CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer (Section G): COOK INC; 750 daniels way; bloomington IN 47404
• Manufacturer Contact: jason crouch ; 750 daniels way; bloomington, IN 47404 ; 8123392235
• MDR Report Key: 12060078
• MDR Text Key: 262954804
• Report Number: 1820334-2021-01595
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00827002345485
• UDI-Public: (01)00827002345485(17)221201(10)13678806
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K133634
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 04/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 12/01/2022
• Device Model Number: G34548
• Device Catalogue Number: UPICDS-4.0-CT-NT-ABRM-1111
• Device Lot Number: 13678806
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/24/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/11/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 7 MO
• Patient Sex: Male