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0600634 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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No medical records or medical images have been made available to the manufacturer.As the lot number for the device was not provided, a review of the device history records could not be performed.The device has been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.The investigation of the reported event is currently underway.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that upon opening the device packaging, it was noted that the catheter was cracked at the hub.There was no patient involvement.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Manufacturing review: the device history records have been reviewed and this lot met all release criteria.There was nothing found to indicate there was a manufacturing related cause for this event.Investigation summary: one 10fr d/l leonard catheter segment was returned for evaluation.Visual inspection identified a hole at the distal end of the bifurcate.Functional testing confirmed that when flushing from the red luer the device leaked from the identified hole.Therefore, the investigation is confirmed for the alleged catheter crack at the hub, however, as the crack lead to a leak the investigation will be confirmed for and coded as a leak.The definitive root cause could not be determined based upon the available information.It is unknown if procedural issues contributed to the reported event.Labeling review: the instructions for use (ifu) that was included with the product prescribes the proper method of implantation for this device to prevent undue injury to the patient and damage to the product.On site care instructions states to use alcohol wipes during cleanings.(expiration date: 01/2021).
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that upon opening the device packaging, it was noted that the catheter was cracked at the hub.There was no patient involvement.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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