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G56535 |
| 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 |
05/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown or unavailable.G4: pma/510(k) #: exempt.H3: device evaluated by mfg.? device not returned to manufacturer.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned or that a death or serious injury occurred; nor is it admission that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the wayne pneumothorax chest drain valve leaked during chest tube insertion procedure.The procedure was successfully completed by using a new device.As reported, the patient did not experience any adverse effects or require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.Additional information regarding the event and patient outcome has been requested but is currently unavailable.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information: b5.This report includes information known at this time.A follow up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event or Problem Description
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In additional information received on 22sep2025, it was reported that the leak occurred between the blue and transparent parts.It was confirmed that the valve was correctly connected, with the blue portion facing the patient.Only the tube was connected to the valve.The device was used to treat a pneumothorax, with minimal fluid drainage.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown, or unavailable.Investigation ¿ evaluation.It was reported that the wayne pneumothorax chest drain valve leaked during chest tube insertion procedure.The leak occurred between the blue and transparent parts.It was confirmed that the valve was correctly connected, with the blue portion facing the patient.Only the tube was connected to the valve.The device was used to treat a pneumothorax, with minimal fluid drainage.The procedure was successfully completed by using a new device.No patient harm was reported.Reviews of documentation including the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control procedures for the device were conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record (dmr) concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the dhr for the reported lot and related raw material lot revealed no quality control discrepancies.A complaint history search identified no additional complaints for this lot reported form the field.Based on the available information, cook has concluded that the device was manufactured to specification and that there is no evidence suggesting nonconforming product exists either in house or in the field.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The product ifu, [c_t_waynemod_rev5] ¿wayne pneumothorax set for seldinger placement,¿ provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: ¿10.Confirm catheter placement by valve movement and fluoroscopic or roentgenographic verification.All connections must be secure and airtight.Perform inspections of the catheter and connections regularly.¿ based on the information provided, no returned product, and the results of the investigation, cook has concluded that component failure unrelated to manufacturing or design deficiencies contributed to this incident.It is possible the blue hub on the chest drain valve was inadvertently separated from the clear body.However, cook cannot confirm this without device return.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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Event or Problem Description
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No additional information regarding the patient and/or event has been received since the previous medwatch report was sent.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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