| Catalog Number |
MC330419 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/16/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device is available for evaluation: it has not been received.The investigation is pending.
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Event or Problem Description
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The event involved a 102" (259 cm) appx 8.2 ml, pur standardbore/smallbore transfer set w/microclave® clear, dual check valve, 1.2 micron filter, luer lock.It was reported that the in-line filter was found leaking at shift onset.A syringe pump/microbore tubing used for aads infusion was used.There was patient involvement but no patient harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One used device was returned for investigation.The device was visually inspected, and no anomalies were noted.The set was primed as returned and a leak from the filter vent was confirmed.The complaint could be confirmed, and a probable root cause was according to dfu (directions for use)- ivfe (intravenous fat emulsion) or tna (total nutrient admixture) (3-in-1) solutions containing lipids must be administered using a 1.2-micron filter and sets with these filters should be changed at least every 24-hours.A device history record review could not be conducted because the lot number is unknown.D9 - date returned to mfg: 12/4/2025.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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One used device was received for evaluation on 12/4/2025 and was connected to an unknown, 20 ml bd-syringe.As received aads solution residual was found.No physical damage or anomalies were observed.The set was primed as returned and a leak from the filter vent was confirmed.Complaint of leaks can be confirmed.The probable cause was due to a temporary or complete loss of hydrophobic properties of the filter vent material due to an infusate interaction during use; according to directions for use - ivfe or tna (3-in-1) solutions containing lipids must be administered using a 1.2-micron filter.Sets with these filters should be changed at least every 24-hours.Lot history review could not be conducted because no lot number(s) was/were identified.
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