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Angiodynamics notified the dialysis catheter manufacturer of this complaint event on (b)(6) 2017 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 the vendor for evaluation.Per (b)(4) vendor response, pinholes were noted in both walls of the venous extension tubing.The customer's reported complaint of a leak in the tube is confirmed.As stated by the manufacturer, the most likely root cause for the reported complaint description for the holes on the tubing was due to the clinical procedure.A review of the device history records was performed for the reported packaging and component lots for any deviations related to the reported defect of the complaint.The review confirms that the lots met all material, assembly, and performance specifications.The incoming receiver lot record and the vendor manufacturing lot records both indicate that all device specification and quality requirements were met.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).
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As reported to angiodynamics on (b)(6) 2017: a schon xl catheter was placed in a icu patient, and in the same day, the floor nurses noticed air being sucked into the blue lumen.They pulled the catheter and replaced it with a new of the same device.The reported defective device has been returned to the manufacturer for an investigation.
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