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MalfunctionFOS

UMBILICAL CATHETER SINGLE LUMEN 5FR

Received Mar 19, 2024

Report 3009211636-2024-00803 · MDR key 18938200

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Manufacturer

Cardinal Health

Model number

8888160341

Catalog number

8888160341

Lot number

2303100243

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Fluid/Blood Leak

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) REVIEW OF THE REPORTED LOT NUMBER SHOWS EVIDENCE THAT THE PRODUCT WAS RELEASED ACCORDING TO ALL ESTABLISHED PROCEDURES AND QA DOCUMENTATION. ONE PRODUCT SAMPLE WAS PROVIDED BY THE CUSTOMER. THE SAMPLE SHOWED SIGNS OF USE SUCH AS A TAPE IN THE TUBE AND ADAPTERS AT BOTH ENDS OF ADAPTERS OF THE CATHETER. PER VISUAL INSPECTION NO ISSUES WERE DETECTED. ALSO, A LEAK TEST WAS CONDUCTED TO EVALUATE THE REPORTED ISSUE. THE TEST SHOWED THAT THE CATHETER DID NOT PRESENT ANY LEAKS. THEREFORE, THE REPORTED CONDITION COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED. THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE USED FOR TRACKING AND TRENDING PURPOSES. ALL INFORMATION RECEIVED WILL BE USED FOR FURTHER TRACKING AND TRENDING PURPOSES.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

AN INVESTIGATION IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY. UPON COMPLETION, THE RESULTS WILL BE FORWARDED.

Description of Event or Problem

CUSTOMER REPORTS: THE PRODUCT IS LEAKING.