It was reported the redo double lumen tpn catheter set was occluded and subsequently leaked which resulted in the catheter being replaced.It was also reported this was the third replacement of the catheter in 2018 for this patient.Additional information has been requested regarding event details/device lot information and has not been received at the time of this report.Related mfr.Report numbers include 1820334-2019-00242, 18203342019-00243, 1820334-2019-00245, 1820334-2019-00246.
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use, manufacturing instructions, and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.It was concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record for lot 8312659 found no nonconformances that could have contributed to this failure mode.It should be noted that there were no other complaints reported for this lot number.It was concluded that there is no indication that nonconforming product exists in house or in the field.The instructions for use (ifu), provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: how supplied: supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel open package.Intended for one time use.Sterile if package is unopened or undamaged.Do not use the product if there is doubt as to whether the product is sterile.Store in a dark, dry, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.Based on the information provided, no returned product and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause can be traced to the user through an unintended use error that contributed to the event.The device was working without issue until the line was cut with scissors.A quality engineer risk assessment 622 rev 007 was written to address this failure mode.It was determined that no additional risk mitigating activity is required at this time.The appropriate personnel have been notified and we will continue to monitor for similar complaints.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803 and is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement contained herein is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned, that a death or serious injury occurred, nor that any cook device caused, contributed to, or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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