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It was reported, during a cardiac catheter examination the hemostatic valve of the flexor radial access set was leaking during usage, blood was spraying out.Per additional information, the nurse reported that the blood splattered out after the wire was removed.The valve stopped working and the patient lost about 10 ml of blood.No additional information has been received.
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(b)(4).Investigation - evaluation a review of the complaint history, drawings, dimensional verification, device history record, documentation, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions, specifications, trends, quality control and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the flexor radial access set revealed no external non-conformances and no lumen obstruction present in the device.A leak test was preformed and the valve was noted to have a slight leak.A document based investigation evaluation was also 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.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.The device is shipped with an instruction for use (ifu) that describes the intended use.Specific items addressed include: precautions- this product is intended for use by physicians trained and experienced in diagnostic and interventional techniques.Standard techniques for placement of vascular access sheaths should be employed.Do not attempt to heat or reshape the device.Potential adverse events- potential adverse events that may occur include, but are not limited to: bleeding, extravasation, hematoma, vessel laceration, vessel perforation, local inflammation, necrosis, local pain, access site infection.Instructions for use- using the side-arm of the valve, flush the sheath by filling the sheath assembly completely with heparinized saline.Insert the dilator completely into the sheath.Advance the dilator until it locks securely into the introducer check-flo hub.Based on the available information and the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause to the reported event could not be conclusively determined.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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