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MalfunctionFPB

MEDEX EXTENSION SETS SINGLE LINE

Received Feb 11, 2025 · Event occurred Jan 15, 2025

Report 9616567-2025-00028 · MDR key 21357188

Device

Generic name

Filter, Infusion Line

Catalog number

MX448HFB

Lot number

NI

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

THIS COMPLAINT WAS INCORRECTLY FILED UNDER THIS REGISTRATION NUMBER, PLEASE REFERENCE MRN XXXXXXXX-2025-00XXX FOR DETAILS PERTINENT TO THIS EVENT.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

H6. INVESTIGATION CODES: UPDATED. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: RECEIVED ONE (1) USED LIST# MX448HFB, NON-DEHP EXT SET 1.2 MICRON FILTER. AS RECEIVED, THERE WERE NO DAMAGES OR ANOMALIES OBSERVED. THE SAMPLE WAS LEAK TESTED AT 20 PSI USING A HYDROSTATIC PRESSURE PUMP. A LEAK WAS OBSERVED AT THE SECOND AIR FILTER OUTLET BEFORE THE OUTLET TUBING. THE COMPLAINT OF LEAKAGE CAN BE CONFIRMED. THE PROBABLE CAUSE IS DUE TO THE FILTER'S LOSS OF HYDROPHOBIC PROPERTIES. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE COMPLETED AS NO LOT NUMBER WAS RECEIVED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A SUPPLEMENTAL MDR WILL BE FILED AS NECESSARY IN ACCORDANCE WITH 21 CFR 803.56 WHEN ADDITIONAL REPORTABLE INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE LIPID FILTER WAS LEAKING WHILE CONNECTED TO PICC LINE. THERE WAS PATIENT INVOLVEMENT AND NO PATIENT HARM/ADVERSE EVENT REPORTED.