| Model Number |
MD17012601 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fracture (1260)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
02/10/2026
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Picc line fracture which is non-repairable.Will need to be replaced, exchanged under cardiac aneesthesia sedation.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Our investigation is ongoing.A follow up report will be submitted when the investigation is complete.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No device was returned for evaluation and no photographs were provided.Additional information and clarification of the event was requested but not provided.The contract manufacturer conducted a review of the manufacture records for the lot number reported.Their investigation revealed the device was manufactured, assembled, and inspected according to specification with no non-conformances or abnormalities.The manufacture process includes a 100% leak test performed as a last step in the process.This test would have detected any leaks, holes, or weak spots if it had existed at the time of manufacture.Without an evaluation of the device a root cause cannot be determined.The instructions for use include the following catheter precaution.Do not use sharp instruments near the extension lines or catheter lumens.Device was used for treatment, not diagnosis.If information is obtained that was not available for the initial medwatch, a follow-up medwatch will be filed as appropriate.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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