Note: product reference 4433742 is not cleared for sales in the usa, but it is similar to the product reference 5433742 cleared under # 510k 130576.Batch history review: we have checked the manufacturing file of batch m269418t of celsite access ports which complies with our specifications and does not present any discrepancy.No other incident has been reported to us on this batch of access ports released in 2013.Investigation results: we received for investigation one celsite babyport access port from batch m269418t.Two segments of catheter were returned.Once is still connected to the access port housing.The other part measures 14 cm.The rupture facies is irregular.Conclusion: the information received from the customer allows us to hypothesis that the catheter rupture during its removal, results from an incorporation of the catheter in the vein.The catheter rupture during removal of long-term implantations (2.5 years in this case) is a known complication of access ports with thin catheters.The ifu informs the physician about the implantation duration and the specific precautions to be taken for implantation on children.This is a rare occurrence, no further corrective action is envisaged.
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On (b)(6) 2019: explantation of the access port.During catheter removal, a resistance is felt.Despite precautions, the catheter broke in 3 pieces in two locations.The distal part is still attached in the vessel.A second endovascular intervention is planned to remove it under local anesthesia.
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