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Received three (3) 8f exodus catheters labeled as (b)(4).As received, the three (3) exodus catheters were all 8f.All three samples were confirmed to have a "crack" in the hub.The customer's reported complaint description of hub cracked was confirmed for the three complaint samples returned per complaint events (b)(4).Likely root cause is handling damage during device use, i.E.Overtightening of male fitting to this hub connection.In addition, prolonged exposure to alcohol cleaning agent on the hub during use is potential contributing factor.Dfu states to avoid use of alcohol with the exodus drainage catheter.A dhr review was not conducted since there was no reported lot number.A dhr review of the ship history report (shr) lots could also not be conducted since the packaged good item number/upn is also unknown.Labeling review: the directions for use (dfu) which is supplied to the end user with this device states: indications for use / intended use exodus array multipurpose drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid or air in the chest, abdomen and pelvis, e.G., abscesses, cysts, pneumothoraces, biliary, nephrostomy, urinary, pleural empyemas, lung abscesses and mediastinal collections.Exodus nuance* nephrostomy drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of fluid collections in the urinary system.Exodus believe biliary drainage catheters are intended for percutaneous drainage of the biliary tree.Warnings: · do not use catheter for gastrostomy procedures/feeding tube.Exposure to gastric juices may damage the catheter.· do not place catheter into the vascular system.· do not expose this catheter to alcohol, as it may damage the hydrophilic coating and the catheter.Potential complications/adverse events: · catheter break/fracture · catheter dislodgement note: where long-term use is indicated, it is recommended that indwelling time not exceed 90 days.This catheter should be evaluated by the physician on or before 90 days post-placement.Caution: all connections must be secure and airtight.Perform inspections of the catheter and connections regularly.A review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.Reference (b)(4).
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