Patient was an infant (nicu).No other demographics were provided.Cont concomitant medical products: non bd set, bag 4, 2 non-bd swab caps.The customer's report of crack and leak near the upper fitment was confirmed.Visual inspection identified a 0.1215 inch tear in the upper silicone segment near the upper fitment.Microscopic inspection noted a crush mark to the upper fitment.Functional and pressure testing confirmed the leak in the same location.The root cause of the tear could not be determined.
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The customer reported that the smartsite burette infusion set cracked near the upper fitment and leaked tpn in the nicu; as a result, the infant did not receive their scheduled tpn dose.A note attached to the received product stated the tubing was punctured inside the pump, and noticed when the pump was being cleared.The infant received a full iv fluid and tubing change, as well as a dose of prophylactic vancomycin.
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