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The account reported finding blue port leaking, and the customer reported that when a secondary line is added for antibiotics, pressure is put on the bag then it pops the blue cap off the vial starts leaking.The customer returned unused samples for review; 15ea samples were randomly selected to be evaluated, an iv administration set was connected to a port on each sample, and fluid flow was initiated through both sets.No leakage was observed at the blue port on any of the samples evaluated, and the complaint is not confirmed.No root cause was identified; the customer reported that a pressure bag was used with the device, and that when a pressure bag wasn't available, manual pressure was applied by squeezing the bag, and per the instructions for use, the device is not pressure-rated.There were no reports of death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow up care.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur again.In an abundance of caution, this is a reportable event.If additional information becomes available this report will be reopened and reevaluated.This medical device report (mdr) is being submitted as part of retrospective review activities, which include review of historical data in accordance with regulations at 21 cfr part 803.The information included in this mdr reflects the information reasonably known to the manufacturer at the time of this retrospective review and submission.
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