Lot analysis: device/batch history record review: yes.Reason: dhr¿s are available for reviews as needed and are required for quality issues relating to product traceability or if the reported incident is a medical device reportable (mdr).Findings: as this complaint was a mdr; -dhr review was performed on the following lot number: 6307826 ¿ the lot number was built on afa line 5, from november 9, 2016 thru november 15, 2016.Per review of the dhr it was concluded that all required challenges samples and testing was performed per specification in accordance with the in-process sampling plans.Per review it was noted that there were no reject activity findings throughout the build of this lot that would impact upon the quality of the product.In process samples for needle retraction by button activation were performed on various stages throughout the process, all the inspections passed per specifications.No significant discoveries were found.Visual analysis: observations and testing: received one used iag 22ga unit with an open package from the lot number 6307826.The unit consisted if the retracted needle/barrel assembly and the catheter/adapter assembly.Visual/microscopic examination: observed there was characteristic v shape (cut) of a spear thru in the catheter tubing approximately ¼ of an inch above the nose of the adapter.Water/air leak test: using a lab supplied male slip luer test fitting and the returned extension set performed the leak test.Observed there was no leakage in any are of the connection site.Leakage was observed in the area of the v shape cut.Investigation samples(s) meet manufacturing specifications: no; the returned unit provided for evaluation revealed the character v shape of a spear thru; which did leaked when tested.Comment: it is uncertain whether the defect of needle thru catheter which was observed was caused by manipulation of the device by the user or by the manufacturing process.The unit was returned used, retracted and with an opened package.
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