MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDICAL COMPONENTS, INC. 2.6F X 50CM DUAL VASCU-PICC

Model Number	MD17012601
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/13/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The device in this complaint was not returned for evaluation and no photographs were provided.The contract manufacturer conducted a review of the manufacture records for the lot number reported.Their investigation revealed the device was manufactured and inspected according to specification with no non-conformances or abnormalities.The manufacture process includes a 100% leak test performed as a last step in the process.This test would have detected any leaks, holes, or weak spots if it had existed at the time of manufacture.No issues or leaks were noted for this lot.The device was in use for more than one month prior to the event with no reported issues.Without an evaluation of the device a root cause cannot be determined.The instructions for use (ifu) contains the following warnings and precautions: do not use infusion equipment which can exceed the working pressure of 1.0bar max/750mmhg (14.5 psi).Only use infusion equipment complying with standards, which do not exceed a shut-off pressure of 1.0bar.Bolus injections should be slow and must not exceed the maximum bolus pressure of 1.2bar/900mmhg (17.4 psi).Small syringes will generate excessive pressure and may damage the catheter.The use of 10cc or larger syringes are recommended.Do not use sharp instruments near the extension lines or catheter lumen.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
Event or Problem Description
Information obtained from medwatch (b)(4) forwarded to medcomp.Line was documented as having blood and fluid under the dressing and was not flushing well.When the dressing was taken down the bedside nurse identified that the was leaking and the team decided to remove the line and just move to piv instead of replacing the picc.

• Brand Name: 2.6F X 50CM DUAL VASCU-PICC
• Common Device Name: VASCU-PICC
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDICAL COMPONENTS, INC.; 1499 delp drive; harleysville PA 19438
• Manufacturer (Section G): MEDICAL COMPONENTS, INC.; 1499 delp drive; harleysville PA 19438
• Manufacturer Contact: lynn winkler ; 1499 delp drive; harleysville, PA 19438 ; 2152564201
• MDR Report Key: 15112189
• Report Number: 2518902-2022-00046
• Device Sequence Number: 11909118
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884908146493
• UDI-Public: 884908146493
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: UT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K102966
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2022
• Device Explanted Year: 2022
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/27/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 11/01/2023
• Device Model Number: MD17012601
• Device Catalogue Number: MD17012601
• Device Lot Number: MQDZ810
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/13/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/24/2022
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Age: 6 YR
• Patient Sex: Female
• Patient Weight: 12 KG