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Investigation evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use, quality control and specifications of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, a photo provided by the customer revealed that the extension tube was fully separated in between the purple hub and manifold.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.It was concluded that the device aspect in question was visually and functionally inspected by quality control and no related gaps in production or processing controls were noted.The risk specification for this product includes the loss of use failure mode and identifies the risk controls that are in place to mitigate the risk of this type of failure.A review of the device history record for lot 9241279 did not observe any nonconformances that could have contributed to this event.It should be noted that there was one other complaint associated with this lot number.It was concluded that there is no evidence 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: intended use: the maximum pressure limit setting for power injectors used with the turbo-ject picc may not exceed 325 psi and the flow rate may not exceed the maximum flow rate indicated, as shown on the following table.Warnings: the safe and effective use of turbo-ject picc lines with power injector pressures set above 325 psi has not been established.Do not power inject if maximum injection rate cannot be verified to meet limit printed on catheter hub or extension tube.To safely use turbo-ject picc lines with a power injector, the technician/health care professional must verify prior to use that the maximum pressure limit is set at or below that which is listed on the catheter.Dynamic and static pressure test results are shown in the following table.Precautions: if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify attending physician immediately.How supplied: supplied sterilized by ethylene oxide gas in peel-open packages.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, cook 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, it was concluded that a definitive conclusion could not be established.However, it is feasible to suggest that cutting the extension tube contributed to this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.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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