| Catalog Number |
CS-15242-SP |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Crack (1135)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
01/03/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that "the doctor found the luer hub/fitting has crack during used on the patient".They changed a new one to resolve the issue.No harm for the patient.The patient condition is fine.No medical intervention was required.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The customer returned components from an open hemodialysis kit including one connector assembly for analysis.Signs of use were observed on the connector assembly.Visual analysis revealed scratches and chips on both luer hubs.The red arterial luer hub was observed to be cracked in multiple locations.The appearance of this damage is consistent with overtightening or repeated tightening of the hubs.No other defects or anomalies were observed on the connector assembly.Both luer connections were functionally tested per the product instructions for use (ifu).The ifu provided with this kit instructs the user, "flush each catheter lumen with sterile normal saline for injection, to establish patency and prime lumen(s) and flush the irrigation tube." a lab inventory syringe filled with water was used to flush each extension line.Leaking was observed from the chips and cracks in the red arterial luer hub.A manual tug test confirmed both luer hub were securely attached to their respective lumens.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu provided with this kit warns the user, "examine catheter and extension lines before and after each treatment for any signs of damage.Repeated over tightening of bloodlines, syringes and caps will reduce connector life and could lead to potential connector failure." the report of damaged luer hubs was confirmed through complaint investigation of the returned sample.Visual analysis revealed scratches and chips in both luer hubs.The red arterial luer hub was cracked in multiple locations.This damage is consistent with overtightening or repeated tightening of the hubs.Based on the customer report and the sample received, unintentional use error likely caused or contributed to this event.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that "the doctor found the luer hub/fitting has crack during used on the patient".They changed a new one to resolve the issue.No harm for the patient.The patient condition is fine.No medical intervention was required.
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