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The patient lost last purple clamp today and was found with no clamp on the white lumen.Since the complaint device was not available, the investigation was limited; unused kits featuring the same slide clamp component were evaluated by endurance testing, and the returned catheters were connected to a full iv bag, primed with water, and each extension tube was clamped, with no signs of leaking or clamps becoming disengaged observed over 48 hours.Dimensional evaluation of the clamps included with the returned sample was performed and all were confirmed to be within specification; based on the review of the details provided, medline was unable to confirm the complaint issue or that the product failed to meet specifications.Based on the investigation results, a root cause for the reported issue could not be determined.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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