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As reported, during a right radial arterial line placement procedure involving a (b)(6) male patient, the tip of the guide wire included in the micropuncture traditionless pediatric access set sheared off.Access was gained in the right radial artery, and the vessel appeared slightly calcified on ultrasound.However, resistance was not felt during insertion or removal.According to the initial reporter, the tip of the "catheter" (less than 1 cm) was retained in the subcutaneous tissue of the patient¿s skin, and because of the product¿s flexible end, removal was prevented.The complaint device was not manipulated or removed through the entry needle, and it was confirmed that the issue was experienced with the provided wire guide.The procedure was completed with the patient sedated and using ultrasound.According to the initial reporter, there is an image post procedure of the retained foreign body.
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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unknown, unavailable, or unchanged.Investigation - evaluation reviews of the complaint history, device history record, drawing, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturer¿s instructions, and quality control procedures of the device were 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.There is no evidence to suggest the product was not made to specifications.A review of the device history record shows eight nonconforming events for broken tip weld, all of which were identified and scrapped.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions, drawing, and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.A drawing is included with the complaint device warning the user against removing the wire through the needle.Reportedly, the device was not manipulated or removed through a needle in this case.Based on the information provided and no product returned, investigation has concluded that no cause could be established for the device failure.We will continue our monitoring of similar complaints and have notified the appropriate personnel of this event.Per the quality engineering risk assessment, no further action is required.This report is required by the fda under 21 cfr part 803.This report is based on unconfirmed information submitted by others.Neither the submission of this report nor any statement made in it is intended to be an admission that any cook device is defective or malfunctioned; that a death or serious injury occurred; or that any cook device caused or contributed to; or is likely to cause or contribute to a death or serious injury if a malfunction occurred.
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