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Investigation - evaluation: a review of instructions for use (ifu), complaint history review, device history review, specifications, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One partial device was returned for investigation.The catheter measured 1 cm in length.The device was leak tested and no leaks were noted.A visual examination of the device noted no damage to the fitting.The redo single lumen tpn catheter set is shipped with instructions for use (ifu), which clearly states the proper warnings, precautions, and instructions for use with each device.Specifically; ¿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 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 observe one (1) non-conformance that may have contributed to this incident.A complaint history search for similar complaints 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 quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.
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