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It was reported a yueh centesis disposable catheter needle separated.The device was placed via peripheral direct stick in the belly for ascites drainage.At the end of the procedure, during removal, the hub of the catheter separated from the tubing.The procedure was completed with the complaint device.The fitting was securely attached at first inspection and was connected to a drainage vessel.No adverse effects were reported.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation.Sanford medical center fargo (united states) informed cook on 22mar2022 of an issue with a yueh centesis disposable catheter needle (rpn: dtvn-5.0-19-10.0-yueh, lot: 14357010).The customer stated that, at the end the procedure on (b)(6) 2022, the tuohy-borst adaptor broke off the end of the catheter.There was no need for another device and the physician was able to end the procedure.No adverse effects to the patient have been reported.Reviews of the documentation, including the complaint history, device history record, drawing and quality control procedures, as well as a visual inspection of returned product, were conducted during the investigation.One used device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection found the device separated into two sections.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record (dhr) for lot 14357010 found no relevant nonconformances that could have contributed to the reported failure mode.It should be noted that there were no other complaints associated with the final product lot number.The affected component was supplied by merit medical, and a supplier investigation was conducted.A dhr review of lots i2177041 and i2177042 found that both were released accomplishing all quality standard requirements.There were no deviations or nonconforming products reported during the manufacturing of this device.As this is a known issue that is currently being addressed, merit medical was unable to establish a cause for the failure at this time.Cook also reviewed product labeling.This complaint device is not currently packaged with instructions for use.Evidence gathered upon review of the dmr, dhr, device failure analysis, and supplier investigation, there is no evidence of manufacturing deficiency.Based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, it was concluded that a component failure contributed to the event.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.We 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.
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