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 bent accucath was confirmed; however, the root cause was not identified.The product returned for evaluation was one 20ga x 1.25¿ accucath peripheral iv catheter assembly.No obvious usage residues were observed.The needle shaft exhibited a sharp bend just distal of the needle carrier.Microscopic inspection of the needle tip was unremarkable.Inspection of the bend site did not reveal any surface damage.While a sharp bend in the needle shaft was observed, no evidence was observed that identified the cause of the bend.Consequently this complaint is confirmed as ¿cause unknown¿ at this time.Potential contributing factors include device manipulation prior to or during attempted use.A lot history review (lhr) of redp0679 showed no other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.
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