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It was reported that on (b)(6) 2018, there was spontaneous rupture of one of the lumens in a redo double lumen tpn catheter set that had been implanted in a (b)(6) male patient.The device was initially implanted on (b)(6) 2018 to replace a similar device that also had a ruptured lumen.This event is reported in mdr 1820334-2019-00016.A repair kit was used to repair the device and the redo double lumen tpn catheter stayed in place in the patient.Additional information has been requested with regards to the device, event, and patient details but have not been provided at the time of this report.
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Additional information b5:additional information received on (b)(6) 2019 identified that per the customer, the device ruptured just above the clamp, at the junction of the silicone and plastic tip part.Additionally, the customer clarified that rupture is meant as a breakage/break off and both the first and second devices were placed in the same insertion site (right side).Also, it was reported that blood was freely aspirated for both devices and there were no difficulties during the administration of fluid.The catheter was being used for chemotherapy and was flushed prior to placement.The catheter was flushed one time per day with 10ml of nacl (saline), locked with clips and stopcock, external patch and the stopcock was changed on a daily basis.A2 d10-broken end returned.Corrected data d6-explant date-the device was not explanted, it was repaired.H10-the patient's actual weight was reported as 9.6kg.Device evaluation one device returned to manufacturer for investigation.Investigation results: ¿ visual exam notes 6.5 fr wing fitting has pulled away at the hub; the glue appears broken investigation a document-based investigation reviewed the following: complaint history, device history record, instructions for use, and quality control specifications a review of relevant manufacturing documents was conducted.It was concluded that there was no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.A review of the device history record of the finished product shows no nonconforming events that could contribute to this failure mode.A complaint history search revealed one other reported complaint (1820334-2019-00016-same failure mode, same patient) for lot 8934852.The product ifu provides the proper warnings, precautions, and instructions for use: indications for use cook tpn redo catheters and sets are used for administration of parenteral nutrition, chemotherapy, other therapeutic drugs, and blood.The "redo" suffix on the order number indicates that the cuff is 5 cm distal to the suture rings.Warnings ¿ if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify the attending physician immediately.Precautions ¿ extreme caution must be used in placement and monitoring.¿ silicon catheters are not designed for power injection.Catheter rupture may occur.Use of a 10 ml syringe or larger will reduce the risk of catheter rupture.Conclusion based on the information provided, examination of the returned product, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause could not be determined.Per the [quality engineering] risk assessment, no further action is required.Monitoring will continue to be performed for similar complaints.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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