| Model Number |
5913230 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Defective Component (2292)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
03/11/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The lot number of the device was provided.The device history records are currently under review.The device has been returned for evaluation.The investigation is currently underway.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that upon opening the returned hemodialysis catheter kit, the tunneler tip was found allegedly broken.There was no patient contact.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that upon opening the returned hemodialysis catheter kit, the tunneler tip was found allegedly broken.There was no patient contact.
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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 16 fr d/l equistream xk hemodialysis x23 cm str catheter with surecuff kit was returned for evaluation.Visual and microscopic evaluations were performed.The investigation is confirmed for damaged/defective tunneler, as a break was noted on connecter of tunneler.The exact root cause for the damaged tunneler could not be determined.However, it is likely that supplier issues may have contributed to reported event.Labeling review: a review of product labeling documents (e.G.Procedural instructions, indications, warnings, precautions, cautions, possible complications, contraindications, nursing guide, and unit label) showed that the product labeling is adequate.
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