| Catalog Number |
CS-25802-E |
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Crack (1135); 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 |
01/28/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that "the department reported a crack in the transparent plastic area at the front end of the ars near the needle tip, which caused leakage of blood reflux." the user changed to a new set to complete the procedure.There was no patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Qn#(b)(4).The customer provided two photos for analysis.The photographs show an introducer needle connected to an arrow raulerson syringe (ars).The customer also returned one 18-gauge introducer needle for analysis.Signs of use was observed on the needle.No biological material was observed within the needle hub.Visual examination identified two cracks on the needle hub.No defects or anomalies were observed on the needle cannula.Microscopic examination confirmed the presence of cracks on the hub.A device history record review was performed, and no relevant findings were identified.The ifu provided with the kit informs the user, "some disinfectants used at catheter insertion site contain solvents which can weaken the catheter material.Alcohol, acetone, and polyethylene glycol can weaken the structure of polyurethane materials.These agents may also weaken the adhesive bond between catheter stabilization device and skin.Do not use acetone on catheter surface.Do not use alcohol to soak catheter surface or allow alcohol to dwell in a catheter lumen to restore catheter patency or as an infection prevention measure.Do not use polyethylene glycol containing ointments at insertion site.Take care when infusing drugs with a high concentration of alcohol.Allow insertion site to dry completely prior to skin puncture and before applying dressing.Do not allow kit components to come into contact with alcohol." the customer report of a cracked hub was confirmed through investigation of the returned sample.Visual inspection revealed two cracks on the needle hub.The failure mode identified is consistent with the failure mode investigated per a previously capa.Based on the capa investigation, the root cause of this complaint is design related.Teleflex has identified that this needle hub material is susceptible to cracking when placed under stress (i.E.Pressed onto a tapered luer fitting, sideloaded as the clinician attempts to locate a vessel, etc.) in the presence of liquid alcohol-based disinfectants.A capa was implemented using a new alcohol-resistant material to manufacture the needle hub.The needle hub from this complaint was confirmed to be made from the old needle hub material.Teleflex will continue to monitor and trend for reports of this nature.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that "the department reported a crack in the transparent plastic area at the front end of the ars near the needle tip, which caused leakage of blood reflux." the user changed to a new set to complete the procedure.There was no patient harm or injury.No medical intervention required.The patient's current condition is reported as "fine".
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