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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the instructions for use, specifications, and quality control data 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.The lot number of the device is not known; accordingly, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.The device is shipped with instruction for use (ifu) which notes: warnings: ¿silicone catheters are not designed for power injection.Catheter rupture may occur.Use of a 10 ml syringe or larger will reduce the risk of catheter rupture.If lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Catheter size should be as small as the use will allow¿.Based on the information provided, no product returned and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Measures have been previously conducted to address this failure mode.We will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.
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