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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unchanged, or unavailable.Additional information: event.B5: it was reported the hospital cannot provide patient demographic or medical history information.The complaint device leaked at the portion of the valve which contacted the ultrathane catheter.The leak was detected after insertion into the patient's body.It was found while confirming placement.The procedure was able to be completed using the ultrathane catheter which had contact with the complaint device.Investigation evaluation.A review of the dimensional verification, complaint history, device history record, documentation, drawing instructions for use (ifu), manufactures instructions, quality control, and a functional test & visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the returned device revealed that it was occlude with biomatter.A wire was passed through to remove the occlusion.Then as a part of the functional test, a syringe was attached and water was passed through the device with no issues.Hemostat was used to close the tube and no leakage could be detected.Hemostat marks were made at 2.5cm from the female end.No other damage was noted, and the reported failure could not be replicated.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record showed no nonconforming events which could contribute to this failure mode.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, a review of the manufactures instructions and quality control procedures was conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Based on the information provided, the examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established as we were unable to verify the reported failure mode.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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