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

Model Number	MD17012600
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/29/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
We are currently waiting for the device to be returned for evaluation.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
After placement, later in the day, it was noted the catheter was leaking.A hole was noted to be near the hub of the picc.The device was removed and replaced that same day.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or harm because of the incident.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The 2.6f picc was returned for evaluation in two (2) pieces.There is approximately 0.9 cm of lumen still attached to the hub of the picc and an additional 20 cm of lumen unattached was also returned.Visual inspection revealed a large amount of blood could be seen through the detached lumen.A functional test was performed on the device.The very tip of the attached lumen was clamped and the device flushed through the luer with the white clamp.No leaks were noted.The luer with the red clamp was then flushed and a leak was noted just below the hub.Under magnification a small slit can be seen running along the length of the lumen.The condition of the lumen around the slit suggests the lumen ballooned prior to bursting.A thorough investigation of product design and manufacturing processes was performed by medcomp engineering in conjunction with the device contract manufacturer.Actions will be implemented to minimize this type of occurrence if determined to be required.The device subassembly is received from an external supplier and is visually and functionally inspected.Incoming inspection includes visual inspection for kinks, holes, gaps, and functional testing for leaks.At the completion of the final manufacturing processes, the catheters are 100% leak tested.Catheter lumens with damage, such as holes, ruptures, tears and/or small pinholes will be detected during this test.Excessive external pressure applied to the lumen may be a contributing cause for this type of failure.A definitive root cause of the failure could not be determined.The instructions for use (ifu) contains the following warnings and precautions: *small syringes will generate excessive pressure and may damage the catheter.The use of 10cc or larger syringes are recommended.If resistance is encountered to aspirating or flushing, the lumen may be partially or completely occluded.Warning: do not flush against resistance.Do not use infusion equipment which can exceed the working pressure of 1.0bar max/750mmhg (15.5 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).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.

• 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: 19498402
• Report Number: 2518902-2024-00048
• Device Sequence Number: 17845607
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00884908146509
• UDI-Public: 00884908146509
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MI
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K102966
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2024
• Device Explanted Year: 2024
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/11/2024

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?: No
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: MD17012600
• Device Catalogue Number: MD17012600
• Device Lot Number: MRAD180
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/23/2023
• 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 Sex: Unknown