MAUDE Adverse Event Report: ICU MEDICAL, INC. JELCO VIAVALVE SAFETY IV CATHETER; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS

Catalog Number	326610
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/06/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional information becomes available.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that during insertion of the viavalve iv catheters, there was significant blood leaking from the catheter once the needle was retracted and removed from the catheter.The event occurred while in use with patient at preop champaign surgery center.There was no medical intervention required.There was patient involvement and no patient harm reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: codes were updated.One device was returned for investigation.Complainant returned one used 20g x 1 1/4" viavalve device without sheath and with third party extension set and blister top stock (sku#326610, lot# 6164531) for analysis.Sample was visually evaluated for potential nonconformances and met product specification requirements for the reported complaint.Review of manufacturing logbooks identified no definitive root cause for the reported complaint.Per instructions for use (ifu), section 5.1, the valve is designed to provide blood control for typical peripheral venous pressure.Venous and arterial pressure that exceed this range may result in blood leakage from the valve.After the needle guard is disconnected, the clinician shall apply digital pressure as needed and attach the i.V.Connector securely.See attached images.In-process, product is evaluated for catheter leakage and seal leakage and visually inspected by operators using statistically valid sampling plans at defined intervals.If any nonconformances are found in process, the product is isolated, non-conformed and immediate corrective action is taken.Inspections and tests are conducted by trained operators using statistically valid sampling plans at defined intervals.Sampling plans are based on random sampling selection and are designed to provide a high level of assurance that the true fraction defective is less than or equal to the established aql level for each quality characteristic.Complaint information will continue to be monitored.Icu medical regularly reviews and analyzes post-market data for new information or adverse trends, implementing corrections, taking corrective and preventative actions accordingly.Visual and functional testing was performed.The probable cause of the reported problem unknown.

• Brand Name: JELCO VIAVALVE SAFETY IV CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS
• Manufacturer (Section D): ICU MEDICAL, INC.; 201 west queen st; southington CT 06489
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 24270315
• Report Number: 3012307300-2026-00962
• Device Sequence Number: 21362462
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517078428
• UDI-Public: (01)15019517078428(17)271120(10)6164531
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160235
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/20/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 326610
• Device Lot Number: 6164531
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/02/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/12/2025
• 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
• Patient Age: 55 YR
• Patient Sex: Unknown
• Patient Weight: 87 KG
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White