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The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, trend analysis, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a leaking y-site valve was confirmed.The product returned for evaluation was one 20ga x 0.75¿ miniloc safety winged infusion set with y-site.Usage residues were observed throughout the sample and the safety mechanism was engaged.An attempt to infuse water through the sample using a 12ml syringe revealed the sample to be patent to infusion and aspiration; however, during hydraulic pressurization, non-continuous leakage was observed emanating from the valve.Microscopic inspection of the sample revealed that the valve housing and septum appeared to be properly formed.A small, non-continuous leak was observed at the y-site valve.The product ifu states ¿needleless y-injection site valve may leak at certain pressures resulting in a small bead of fluid on the valve.¿ a lot history review (lhr) of asdtf012 showed five other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.The complaints for this lot number (asdtf012) have been reported from the same facility.
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