| Catalog Number |
10015012 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Air/Gas in Device (4062)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/15/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H.3.If a device evaluation and/or device history review is completed, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that bd alaris smartsite low sorbing set had air in line.The following information was received by the initial reporter with the following verbatim: it was reported by the customer that nurse assessing the tpn bag and iv tubing and found the tubing filter wet.Nurse assessing the tpn bag and iv tubing and found the tubing filter wet.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer reported filter leakage from tpn infusion and returned one used sample of material 10015012.Upon initial visual examination, the set had no defects or abnormalities.The set was then infused with water, and the complaint was verified.The leakage was found from filter air vent.Investigation was discussed and confirmed by the supplier of the filter component.The supplier confirmed the root cause to be related to the hydrophobic properties of the vent membrane may have become temporarily compromised due to saturation by low surface tension end use solutions.A device history record review could not be performed on material 10015012 because the lot number is unknown.This incident has been added to our database of reported incidents.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Your assistance in this matter has been helpful in trend identification and supporting our commitment to continuous quality improvement.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information was provided.
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