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The international customer reported that the part of the cook tpn single lumen catheter repair set "which is normally connected with the rest of the internal part, naked itself" [sic].The patient reportedly did not experience any adverse events as a result of the product failure.The conditions surrounding the usage and handling of the device are not known.The product is reportedly available for return; however, as of the date of this report, no device has yet been received for evaluation.This was a pediatric patient.
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The child bled as a result of the reported event and an antibiotic therapy was necessary.The device has been received for evaluation.(b)(4).Investigation ¿ evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, specifications, and visual inspection of the returned device was conducted during the investigation.One device was returned.The length of the returned catheter is 7.8 cm.A visual examination noted the seal between the tubing and the hub has pulled loose on the entire circumference.A thorough review of the device history record for complaint lot number 7910528 observed two non-conformances for wrinkled seal, which were re-worked.A search of the manufacturer's database for similar complaints revealed this to be one (1) of six (6) records associated with the complaint lot number; 7910528.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.Based on the information provided and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Measures have been initiated to correct this issue.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.
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