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| Medical Device Problem Code |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(4).The device involved has not been received for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing at this time.A follow up will be submitted when the investigation results become available.
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Event or Problem Description
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As reported by the user facility: an iv tubing set was leaking at the y port.No injury was reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One (1) used sample with no packaging was returned for evaluation.The sample and available information was forwarded the manufacuture for further evaluation.Based on the evaluation results, the sample was tested for leakage with passing results.However, visually it was noted that coagulated blood was present between the bottom filter cap and the filter body at the bonded joint.The supplier confirmed that the defect of leakage is due to insufficient glue when adhering the molded ends to the tube.Per the suppliers statement, new visual and written instructions are currently in process.All operators involved with the assembly process, will be trained to this new procedure.We will maintain this report for further references and continue to monitor other reports for similar occurrences.If any additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.
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