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Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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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).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that during a ureteroscopy procedure, the check-flo adapter; which was attached to the device, began to leak.Information was provided that a section of the device did not remain inside the patient's body and the patient did not require additional procedures nor experience adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, functional test, specification and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.Two check-flo adapter were returned for investigation.Glue junctions between the check-flo cap, check-flo body and male luer lock adaptor (mlla) were noted to be secure.The check-flo adapters were leak tested using water and a leak was detected between the silicone check-flo valve and check-flo cap.Based on the functional evaluation of the returned products the complaint is confirmed.There is no indication that a design related failure mode contributed to this event.Review of production and quality documentation did not observe any specific issues with current manufacturing or quality controls that may have contributed to this incident.A review of device history record showed three out of four nonconforming events which were related to this failure mode.Based on the provided information, the root cause may be manufacturing process related.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.
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