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Blank fields on this form indicate the information is unchanged, unknown or unavailable.D10 product received on: (b)(6) 2019.Investigation evaluation.A review of the documentation including the complaint history, device history record, instructions for use (ifu), quality control, as well as a visual inspection and functional test of the returned complaint device was conducted during the investigation.One redo single lumen tpn catheter set was returned for evaluation.The visual inspection of the complaint device noted a split in the material 7.5 cm from the distal tip.A functional test determined the catheter leaked when tested.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 8358121 recorded one non-conformance, however it was concluded that this non-conformance was not related to this incident.It should be noted that there were no other complaints reported for this lot number.There is no evidence to suggest there is any nonconforming product in house or out in the field.A review of the product labeling for the device was completed.The ifu states the following instructions related to the reported failure mode: 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, it is likely that the cause could be traced to the user and an unintended user error.With the information available, it is feasible to suggest that this failure occurred due to the catheter shaft being cut during use.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.Cook 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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