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Medtronic submits this report to comply with fda regulations 21 cfr parts 4 and 803.Medtronic has made reasonable efforts to provide as much relevant information as is available to the company as of the submission date of this report.This report does not constitute an admission or a conclusion by fda, medtronic, or its employees that the device, medtronic, or its employee caused or contributed to the event described in the report.Any required fields that are unpopulated are blank because the information is currently unknown or unavailable.Medtronic will submit a supplemental report if additional relevant information becomes known.
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According to the reporter, on the day of the procedure, during the completion of crrt (continuous renal replacement therapy), the medical staff observed a small crack and rupture at the catheter tip (luer adapter), allowing fluid to leak.There was nothing unusual observed on the device prior to use.The catheter was not repaired.Tego was not utilized.The insertion site was not treated prior to product placement.There were no other products being utilized with the device.There was no excessive force used on the device.The cleaning agent was allowed to dry thoroughly prior to applying ointment(s) to the area.Aside from the reported issue, there were no other visible defects/damages found on the product at the time of the event.Fortunately, as the treatment was just concluding, no adverse outcomes occurred.Since the patient required subsequent hemodialysis, the catheter was replaced as a remedial action, and intervention/treatment required as a result of the event.There was no blood loss, and no blood transfusion was required due to the event.The treatment was completed.There was no reported patient injury.
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