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Investigation: evaluation: a review of complaint history, device history record, instructions for use, quality controls and specification conducted during the investigation.The complaint device has not been returned for investigation and analysis.The turbo-ject single lumen peripherally inserted central venous catheter set is shipped with instructions for use; clearly states the proper warnings, precautions, and instructions for use.Specifically; ¿extreme caution must be used in placement and monitoring.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¿.A thorough review of the device history record revealed one (1) non-conformance for code-416, quantity, incorrect; associated with complaint lot number; 7548326.Appropriate personnel has been notified to resolve this issue.Additionally, a complaint history search for similar complaints revealed this complaint to be the only record associated with complaint lot number.Based on the investigation, there is no indication that a design or process related failure mode contributed to this event.Current controls for manufacturing are in place to assure functionality and device integrity prior to shipping.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 definitive root cause could not be determined, however; based on the provided information the actual root cause is deemed to be; ¿inconclusive¿.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.We will notify the appropriate personnel and continue to monitor for similar complaints.
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