MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SPECTRUM VASCULAR BIO-STABLE 5F DL 55CM MST-70 KIT VALVED PG; PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER

Catalog Number	H965458320
Medical Device Problem Code	Crack (1135)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/13/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The customer's reported complaint description of a picc hub crack was confirmed from a visual inspection of a picture sent by the customer.Dhr review of the packaging/accessory lots revealed no quality related issues or manufacturing deficiencies at the time of manufacture.A trend analysis was conducted for this complaint type and product family with no adverse trends noted.We will continue to monitor this complaint type for any adverse trends.The most likely root cause for the cracked female valve housing is due to an over tightened connection with a mating male luer (likely a needleless connector) and/or inadequate flushing.A contributing factor to the over-tightened connection may be the mechanics/hand placement during infusion access.It is preferable to grasp the needleless connector (nc) when connecting a syringe/tubing to it rather than grasping the luer hub while making a connection with the nc.Grasping the luer hub while connecting a syringe/tubing set to the nc can transmit additional torque to the female luer hub.Inadequate flushing of the device lumen may also be a contributing factor.An instructional video regarding the care and maintenance of the bioflo picc; reference spectrum vascular's youtube video, "bioflo picc care and maintenance instructional video" uploaded on september 24, 2025.This video is intended as a visual representation of information provided in the dfu for clinicians who are responsible for the care and maintenance of piccs but are not responsible for picc placement.Labeling review: the dfu that is supplied with the product (1660224-01) contains the following statements: precautions it is recommended that only luer lock accessories be used with the bioflo¿ picc with endexo¿ and pasv¿ valve technology.Repeated over-tightening may reduce hub connector life.Do not use hemostats to secure or remove devices with luer lock hub connections.Flushing - recommended procedure 1.Flush the catheter after every use, or at least every seven days when not in use, to maintain patency.Use a 10 ml syringe or larger.2.Flush the catheter with a minimum of 10 ml of sterile normal saline, using a "pulse" or "stop/start" technique.Warning: if using bacteriostatic saline, do not exceed 30ml in a 24-hour period.3.Disconnect the syringe and attach a sterile end cap to each luer lock hub.Note: this is the recommended flush procedure for this catheter.If using a different procedure than listed above, the use of heparin may be necessary.Follow institutional protocol for catheter flushing.Precaution: incompatible drug delivery within the same lumen may cause precipitation.Ensure that the catheter lumen is flushed following each infusion.Precaution: if resistance is met when flushing, it is recommended that no further attempts be made.Further flushing may result in catheter rupture.Refer to institutional protocol for clearing occluded catheters.Precaution: place a cap on the hub after use to reduce the risk of contamination.Investigation was completed based on information received to date.If additional information is received and warrants further investigation, then the complaint file will be reopened and updated accordingly.Reference: (b)(4).
Event or Problem Description
An end user reported an issue when using the bio-flo 5f dl 55cm mst-70 kit valved pg.The gray hub was observed to be cracked along the luer threads.The affected device had to be removed and replaced with a different product.The patient did not experience any adverse effects or harm because of this incident.

• Brand Name: BIO-STABLE 5F DL 55CM MST-70 KIT VALVED PG
• Common Device Name: PERIPHERALLY INSERTED CENTRAL CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): SPECTRUM VASCULAR; 50 main street; suite 1000; white plains 10606
• Manufacturer (Section G): ANGIODYNAMICS; 603 queensbury avenue; queensbury NY 12804
• Manufacturer Contact: james solorzano ; 50 main street; suite 1000; white plains 10606
• MDR Report Key: 23887823
• Report Number: 3030714660-2025-00013
• Device Sequence Number: 9650605
• Product Code: LJS
• UDI-Device Identifier: H965458320
• UDI-Public: H965458320
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: DC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K150448
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Device Implanted Year: 2025
• Device Explanted Year: 2025
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2025

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: H965458320
• Device Lot Number: 5827436
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/24/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/29/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Required Intervention
• Patient Sex: Unknown