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Corrected data: device available for evaluation? yes: investigation - evaluation: a review of complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), specifications and quality control data was conducted during the investigation, along with visual inspection of the complaint device.One complaint device was returned for investigation, noting; "there was 11.5 cm of the catheter returned.Applying a hemostat to the device, a leak test was performed.When water was inserted into lumen #2, a leak was noted at the distal end of the repair sight.A visual examination of the device observed what appears to be a hole in the material at the base of the repair sight".The redo single lumen tpn catheter set is shipped with instructions for use(ifu), 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.Further; based on the investigation evaluation, there is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.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 for similar complaints revealed this record to be one (1) of three (3) reported complaint(s) associated with the complaint lot number.Based on the provided information 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 quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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