Note: product reference (b)(4) is not cleared for sales in the usa, but its catheter is similar to the product reference cleared under #510k130576.Batch history review: we have checked the manufacturing file of the involved batch which complies with our specifications and does not present any discrepancy.A similar complaint has been reported to us by the same hospital on this batch of access ports released in (b)(6) 2020.Investigation results: we did not received the complaint sample nor the x-ray pictures for investigation.The picture recieved shows a catheter rupture under the connection ring.Conclusion: without the complaint sample or the x-ray pictures for investigation, no thorough investigation is possible and we cannot conclude on the real cause of the incident.If new element become available in the future, we will re-open this complaint.Catheter rupture is a known complication of the access port implantation that could have different root causes.This is a rare incident.No corrective action is currently envisaged.
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"b.Braun catheter ruptured after use in chemotherapy.The catheter was inserted after diagnosis.In the chemotherapy, the patient felt a burning sensation, and the catheter was removed via hemodynamics, and replaced another catheter with the same brand.".
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