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A review of the complaint history, instructions for use, device history record, specifications, and quality control data was conducted during the investigation.Visual inspection of the returned device was performed and noted that the tubing was partially separated from the purple hub.The turbo-ject® double lumen bedside power-injectable picc is shipped with instructions for use which clearly state the proper warnings, precautions, and instructions for use with each device; specifically, ¿extreme caution must be used in placement and monitoring of catheters.Do not power inject if maximum injection rate cannot be verified to meet limit printed on catheter hub or extension tube.If lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify attending physician immediately.Catheter size should be as small as the use will allow." based on the investigation evaluation, there is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.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 thorough review of the device history record did not observe any non-conformances that may have contributed to this incident associated with the complaint lot number.A complaint history search revealed this record to be the only reported complaint associated with the complaint lot number.Based on the provided information, inspection of returned product, and the investigation, a definitive root cause cannot be established or reported at this time.We will notify the appropriate personnel and continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the health risk assessment no further action is required.Measures have been previously initiated to address this issue.
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