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It was reported by the customer that there was a crack in the hub, which resulted in a continual leak from the port.The crack was taped and wrapped.Because the patient was reportedly difficult to catheterize, the customer left the device in and provided care.The account confirmed that no patient adverse events were reported as a result of this incident.
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Additional information: brand name: cook spectrum minocycline/rifampin impregnated triple lumen central venous catheter tray.Investigation - evaluation : a review of dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, drawings, instructions for us (ifu), and quality control data was conducted during the investigation.Visual inspection and functional testing of the returned device were performed.The device was returned in used condition.The blue hub had a crack 1.1cm long from the proximal end.A leak test showed leakage coming from the crack.No damage noted on the other hubs.The blue hub extension measured within specification.A document-based investigation evaluation showed no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.Review of the device history record shows no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Based on the provided information, inspection of returned product, and the investigation results, a definitive root cause cannot be determined at this time; however, measures have been initiated to address this failure mode.The appropriate personnel have been notified and monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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