| Catalog Number |
M003IC0581320 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Break (1069)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
01/30/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The device history record (dhr) review confirms that the device met all material, assembly and performance specifications.Visual and microscopic inspection of the returned device found the catheter shaft was broken/fractured at 5mm from the strain relief at the proximal end; no other anomalies were noted.Additional information confirmed there was no damage noted to the packaging.Based on the information provided and investigation results, it is probable that the catheter shaft broke as a result of handing the device during removal from its packaging; human factors issue has been assigned to this event.
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Event or Problem Description
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Analysis of the returned device found the catheter shaft was broken.There was no clinical consequence to the patient as a result of this event.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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