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MalfunctionFOS

ARGYLE

Received Jun 12, 2025 · Event occurred May 30, 2025

Report 1423537-2025-00243 · MDR key 22195333

Device

Generic name

Catheter, Umbilical Artery

Model number

8888160333

Catalog number

8888160333

Lot number

2418300064

Product problems

  • Break
  • Connection Problem
  • Break
  • Connection Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

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

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

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

Description of Event or Problem

THE CUSTOMER REPORTED THAT THREADING ON PORTION OF THE CATHETER WHERE THE SYRINGE OR CONNECTORS INSERT WAS BROKEN OFF, THE CONNECTOR COULD NOT BE SECURED TO CATHETER. IT LOOKS AS IF THE UMBILICAL LINE APPARENTLY FAILED DUE TO THE THREADING ON THE CATHETER BEING CHANGED, AS THEY ARE NOW TABS INSTEAD OF THREADS. THERE IS NO PATIENT HARM REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD (DHR) FOR LOT 2418300064 WAS REVIEWED AND NO ANOMALIES RELATED TO THE REPORTED ISSUE WERE OBSERVED. THE DEVICE WAS RECEIVED FOR EVALUATION AND THE REPORTED CONDITION WAS OBSERVED. A CORRECTIVE AND PREVENTIVE ACTION HAS BEEN INITIATED TO FURTHER INVESTIGATE THIS ISSUE.