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D10 ¿ product received on: 19mar2020.Investigation ¿ evaluation: it was reported a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (picc) line from a turbo-ject double lumen over-the-wire power-injectable picc set (upicds-5.0-ct-otw-st-1111) from lot 10051894 leaked.No resistance was felt during flushing.The line was locked between uses.The line was used for medication administration.An intermittent infusion pump for administration of medications was attached to the picc line.It was reported there was no adverse effects to the patient as a result of this event.A review of the drawing, instructions for use (ifu), and quality control, as well as a visual inspection and functional test of the returned device, were conducted during the investigation.The visual inspection of the complaint device verified that the device leaked at the base of the white hub from a hole in the clear tubing.Additionally, a document based investigation evaluation was performed.A review of the device master record found that proper procedures are in place to identify and prevent this failure mode prior to device distribution.A review of the device history record found no nonconformances or additional complaints related to this device lot.There is no evidence to suggest there is any nonconforming product in house or out in the field.Additionally, a review of the product labeling for the device was completed.The instructions for use state the following instructions related to the reported failure mode: "the safe and effective use of turbo-ject picc line with power injector pressures set above 325psi has not been established do not power inject if maximum injection rate cannot be verified to meet limit printed on catheter hub or extension tube.To safely use turbo-ject picc lines with a power injector, the technician/health care professional must verify: the catheter lumen has "ct" on the hub to indicate the lumen is power injectable.Prior to use that the maximum pressure limit is set at or below 325psi and that the maximum flow rate is at or below that which is listed on the catheter.Dynamic and static pressure test results are shown in the following table.The following precaution if lumen flow is impeded, do not force injection or withdrawal of fluids.Notify attending physician immediately.A supplier investigation was performed for the returned device¿" based on the information provided, inspection of the returned product, and the results of the investigation, a definitive cause was not established.Appropriate measures have been taken to address this failure mode.A capa was previously opened and is currently in progress for this failure mode.The capa owner has been informed of this complaint.The appropriate personnel have been notified.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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