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It was reported that the catheter of a single lumen polyethylene central venous catheter tray appears to be broken at the "connector connection" and leaks.The complaint catheter was placed "by the right subclavian" and was being used for treatment with total parenteral nutrition.Previously, a catheter was changed the first time "over the wire" due to leaking and changed again "over the wire" due to breaking and leaking.The patient was reported to not have received ordered treatment and consequently presented with a low blood glucose level.Additional information regarding patient, event, and device details has been requested but is unavailable at the time of this report.
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Investigation - evaluation: a review of the complaint history, device history record (dhr), instructions for use (ifu), and quality control of the device was conducted during the investigation.The complaint device was not returned; therefore, no physical examinations could be performed.However, 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 dhrs for the complaint lot (ns9689297) and the related catheter component subassembly lot (ic9585391) revealed no related non-conformances.A database search found this to be the only event associated with the provided complaint device lot.As there are no related non-conformances, adequate inspection activities have been established, there is objective evidence that the dhr was fully executed, and no other lot related complaints that have been received from the field, it was concluded that there is no evidence that nonconforming product exists in house or in field.Additionally, there is no evidence that the device was not manufactured to specification.Cook also reviewed product labeling.The device is supplied with ifu (c_t_ulmbh_rev5), which includes the following: "warnings do not power inject contrast medium through catheter.Catheter rupture may result.Use of 10ml or larger syringe will reduce the risk of catheter rupture.Precautions if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify attending physician immediately.For heparin coated devices, standard flushing procedures are recommended." based on the information provided, no product returned, and the results of our investigation, a definitive root cause was not established.The appropriate personnel have been notified.Cook will continue to monitor for similar complaints.Per the quality engineering risk assessment no further action is required.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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