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Device received on: 07aug2019.Investigation/evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), manufacturing instructions (mi), quality control, and specifications, as well as a functional test, dimensional verification, and a visual inspection of the returned device were conducted during the investigation.One 5fr double lumen catheter was returned to cook for investigation.Physical examination of the device showed that two competitor caps were on the fittings and that biological matter was present.A crack was observed on the blue hub.No other surface damage was noted.A leak was confirmed on the blue hub as well.The complaint was able to be confirmed based on customer testimony and the returned device.Cook has concluded that there is no evidence suggesting that the device was manufactured out of specification.Additionally, a document-based investigation evaluation was performed.Cook has concluded that sufficient inspection activities are in place to identify this failure mode prior to distribution.A review of the device history record for lot 7578022 found no non-conformances related to this failure mode.A trackwise search found no additional complaints from this lot as well.This suggests that there is no evidence of nonconforming product from this lot in house or in field.Cook also reviewed product labeling for the complaint device.The product ifu, [c_t_ulmabrm] ¿spectrum and spectrum glide central venous catheters,¿ provides the following information to the user related to the reported failure mode: suggested lumen utilization: double lumen.¿#1 distal exit port (endhole) ¿ whole blood or blood product delivery and sampling; any situation requiring more flowrate; cvp monitoring; medication delivery.It is strongly recommended that this lumen be used for all blood sampling." "#2 proximal exit port ¿ medication delivery; acute hyperalimentation.¿ suggested catheter maintenance: ¿any unused lumens should be maintained with continuous saline or heparinized saline drip or locked with heparinized saline solution.Heparin-locked lumens should be reestablished at least every 8 hours."before using any lumen already locked with heparin, lumen should be flushed twice the indicated lumen volume using normal saline.Lumens should be flushed with normal saline between administrations of different infusates.After use, lumen should again be flushed with twice the indicated lumen volume using normal saline before reestablishing heparin lock.¿ 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, cool place.Avoid extended exposure to light.Upon removal from package, inspect the product to ensure no damage has occurred.¿ based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product, and the results of the investigation, a definitive root cause could not be established.Appropriate measures are being conducted to address this failure mode.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.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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