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Common name & product code: dtl; adaptor, stopcock, manifold, fitting, cardiopulmonary bypass.Pma/510(k) number: exempt.This report includes information known at this time.A follow-up report will be submitted should additional relevant information become available.
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As reported, while measuring pressures within the heart, a leak occurred at the hub of a high pressure braided connecting tube between an unknown monitoring module and syringe.A section of the device did not remain inside the patient¿s body.The patient did not require any additional procedures due to this occurrence.According to the initial reporter, the patient did not experience any adverse effects due to this occurrence.
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Investigation/evaluation: reviews of the device history record, documentation, manufacturer¿s instructions, and quality control procedures, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.One high pressure braided connecting tube was returned, and a visual inspection was performed.A syringe was attached to the device, and water was passed through the device without issue.A hemostat was used to close the tube, and no leakage was detected.No damage was noted to the device other than the hemostat marks applied during testing.Additionally, 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 showed four potentially related nonconforming events, but all nonconforming devices were scrapped and not replaced.It should be noted there were no other reported complaints for this lot number.Furthermore, reviews of the manufacturer¿s instructions and quality control procedures were conducted, and no gaps were discovered.Based on the information provided and the examination of the returned product, investigation has concluded that the reported failure mode could not be verified.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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