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The reporter described pressure tubing that connects manifold to white port of swan ganz catheter had a small hole in the hub and the pack has 5 each, all are compromised.One sample was returned for evaluation, and visual inspection of the assembly confirmed that there was a crack in the female luer fitting, which when interfaced with a syringe of fluid, produced a leak.Complaint is confirmed for cracked luer fitting, and true root cause of damage could not be not confirmed.Current controls documented in nmc-00725 have been reviewed and deemed adequate when followed, no further action is necessary at this time.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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