| Model Number |
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| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fracture (1260); Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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| Date of Event |
02/11/2016
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Turbo-ject over-the-wire single lumen peripherally inserted central venous catheter set.(b)(4).The event is currently under investigation.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was provided that the (b)(6) female patient had a picc line in place for 9 days to potentially administer chemotherapy when it was noted that the line was fractured and leaking at the junction between the hub and the clear flexible tubing.The line was removed, but was not replaced with a new line as treatment had not yet started.The doctor reported there have been no changes in clinical practice with regards to care, maintenance or insertion of the device.Reportedly the patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, specifications and trends of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned therefore, no physical examinations could be performed; however, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the risk assessment no further action is required.
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Event or Problem Description
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Information was provided that the (b)(6) old female patient had a picc line in place for 9 days to potentially administer chemotherapy when it was noted that the line was fractured and leaking at the junction between the hub and the clear flexible tubing.The line was removed, but was not replaced with a new line as treatment had not yet started.The doctor reported there have been no changes in clinical practice with regards to care, maintenance or insertion of the device.Reportedly the patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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