| Catalog Number |
20029E |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/27/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that approximately 10 bd alaris¿ smartsite¿ extension sets leaked at the edge of the filter during use.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "verbatim: 1.The db maxzero (mz9270) microbore tri-fuse extension set 3 iv, filter set.A.Approx 10 sets so far have been found leaking.These sets are leaking at the filter, it appears to be a slow oozing leak.B.Not the hubs but at the filter.We just had another triple connector start leaking on a micro preemie (1200 grams).This is a huge issue as our babies are not only missing out on nutrition, this greatly increases the risk for infection in these immune compromised infants.It is not clogging; the area is leaking at the edge of the filter.The tri connectors are changed daily.Seems to be happening soon after the tpn change.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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D.4.The reported lots 22119145 and 23029243 were not found for the reported catalog# 20029e.D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that approximately 10 bd alaris¿ smartsite¿ extension sets leaked at the edge of the filter during use.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: " the db maxzero (mz9270) microbore tri-fuse extension set 3 iv, filter set.Approx 10 sets so far have been found leaking.These sets are leaking at the filter, it appears to be a slow oozing leak.Not the hubs but at the filter.We just had another triple connector start leaking on a micro preemie (1200 grams).This is a huge issue as our babies are not only missing out on nutrition, this greatly increases the risk for infection in these immune compromised infants.It is not clogging; the area is leaking at the edge of the filter.The tri connectors are changed daily.Seems to be happening soon after the tpn change.".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Correction: after further evaluation of the complaint, it has been determined that the previously submitted report 9616066-2023-00942 was sent in error.This was not a complaint but a question.Mfr#: 9616066-2023-00942 is void as a result.Mdr# 9616066-2023-00961 is the report for the leakage mentioned.
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