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Model Number MZ5303 |
Device Problems
Backflow (1064); Leak/Splash (1354)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 07/28/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that blood back-flowed through the pressure rated ext set, iv connector after the contrast radiography and ct exam, leaking around the pivc.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from japanese to english: "according to the customer's report, blood flowed backwards from the site of connection to the iv route." "the customer performed contrast radiography and ct.After the test is done, the customer found back flow of blood for the used medical device and leakage around pivc was found.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary : one mz5303 sample was received without packaging for investigation.The customer feedback indicates that the complaint sample was from lot 20096065.The sample was received connected to an unknown extension set; blood was present in the samples.A visual inspection did not identify any product defects or manufacturing issues which could have caused or contributed to the customer's experience.Pressure testing did not identify any leakage from any point of the line throughout testing.The details of this feedback were forwarded to the manufacturing site for investigation.A review of the production records for lot 20096065 did not identify any in-process testing failures or quality deviations which may have resulted in a report of this nature.In this instance, a definitive root cause could not be identified as testing of the returned samples did not identify any product defects that could have contributed to the customer¿s experience.Please note that maxzero valves are not back check valves and are not designed to prevent back flow when connected to another infusion set.Furthermore as stated in the directions for use of the maxzero valve "flush the maxzero after each use with normal saline or in accordance with facility protocol.Failure to properly prime the device can result in reflux." a review of the customer feedback database indicates that this is an isolated occurrence with no further reports of this nature against the mz5303 product over the past 12 months.H3 other text : see h10.
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Event Description
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It was reported that blood back-flowed through the pressure rated ext set, iv connector after the contrast radiography and ct exam, leaking around the pivc.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from japanese to english: "according to the customer's report, blood flowed backwards from the site of connection to the iv route." "the customer performed contrast radiography and ct.After the test is done, the customer found back flow of blood for the used medical device and leakage around pivc was found.".
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