The following fields were updated due to additional information: d10: device available for eval: yes.D10: returned to manufacturer on: 07-oct-2022.H6: investigation summary: one photo and eleven samples in open packaging were received by our quality team for evaluation.The photo was subjected to visual inspection to check for catheter damage.From the photo, the catheter adapter was observed to not be fully seated in the needle hub.However, the team was unable to observe damage on the catheter tubing.The samples were subjected to visual inspection to check for catheter damage.From sample #1, an incomplete device was returned (without the catheter tubing), therefore the team was not able to evaluate the reported defect.For samples #2, 3, 6, 7, and 10, no damage was observed on the catheter tubing under 20x magnification.For samples #4, 5, 8, 9, and 11, an uneven catheter tubing surface was observed under 20x magnification due to small lumps or droplets of transparent, gel-like substance.However, the lubricant appearance was found to be acceptable.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot number was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections to this incident were found.The gel-like substance was most likely excessive lubricant that aggregated and formed small droplets / lumps on the catheter surface.Given the gel-like nature of the lube, it is possible for the lubricant to flow to different locations on the catheter during transportation or storage.Current quality controls include a daily outgoing inspection and hourly in-process inspection to check for catheter damage.
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