Note: product reference (b)(4) is not cleared for sales in the usa, but it is similar to a product reference cleared under #510k130576.Batch history review: we have checked the manufacturing file of batch nr 36983993 which complies with our specifications and does not present any discrepancy.No other similar complaint has been reported to us on this batch of access ports released in october 2021.Investigation results: we did not receive the complaint sample for investigation.Conclusion: the received elements do not allow us to conclude on the root cause of the catheter rupture detected during removal.If new elements become available in the future, we will reopen this complaint.This is a rare incident (<0.01%) and known complication of the access port implantation; no corrective action is envisaged for the moment.
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Catheter residue left in vessel.Catheter fracture.In cancer patients, during surgical removal of the port, the catheter adhered to the vessel wall, causing catheter breakage during removal of the catheter, leaving the end of the catheter in the vessel.There is a possibility that catheter fracture remains in the patient and embolizes.Catheter was adhered to vessel wall causing catheter breakage during catheter removal and catheter end left in vessel.Preliminary handling of event:timely identify and quickly remove the catheter to avoid leaving the catheter in the patient 's vessel.
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