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Angiodynamics notified the dialysis catheter manufacturer of this complaint event on july 28, 2016 via supplier corrective action request (b)(4).As part of a review of complaints related to distribution only products, angiodynamics identified that it does not have objective evidence that the manufacturer assessed this complaint event for mdr reportability.As a result of this review, angiodynamics chose to assess this complaint event for reportability and determined that it does meet the criteria to file an mdr.This retrospective mdr is being filed based on this review and to ensure complaint file is complete.One schon dialysis was returned for evaluation and forwarded to our vendor for evaluation.The reported dialysis catheter has been returned to angiodynamics.Angiodynamics has forwarded the device to the supplier for an evaluation and manufacturing review.Per angiodynamics' vendor response, a hole was noted in the venous extension.The customers reported complaint of a hole in the blue port is confirmed.A review of the incoming lot history records was performed for the vendor lot for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirmed that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specification.Though a root cause was not specified by the manufacturer, a potential contributing factor could be if the clamps were repeatedly closed at the same location on the extension tubing.The instructions for use, which is supplied to the end user with this catalog number, states: "clamping the catheter repeatedly in the same spot could weaken the tubing.Change the position of the clamps regularly to prolong the life of the tubing." a review of the angiodynamics complaint system noted no adverse trends for this complaint type and product family.This type of complaint will continue to be monitored for trends.(b)(4).Device not mfd.By reporting firm.
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