FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

L-CATH PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.60MM X 30CM

MDR report key: 14548848 · Received May 31, 2022

Report

Report Number
0001625425-2022-01014
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 31, 2022
Date of Event
May 17, 2022
Report Date
July 7, 2022
Manufacturer
ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES
Product Code
LJS
UDI-DI
00886333209934
PMA / PMN Number
K091670
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
US
Reporter Occupation
003

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THE SAMPLE IS INDICATED AS AVAILABLE FOR RETURN. AS OF THE DATE OF THIS REPORT, THE SAMPLE HAS NOT BEEN RETURNED. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED ONCE THE DEVICE HAS BEEN RECEIVED AND REVIEWED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

A REVIEW OF THE DHR AND INSPECTION RECORDS WAS CONDUCTED, AND NO SIMILAR CONCERNS WERE FOUND. ONE OPENED CATHETER WAS RETURNED FOR REVIEW. VISUAL INSPECTION CONFIRMED A CRACK IN THE LUER THAT WOULD RESULT IN LEAKAGE. SEVERAL COMPLAINTS FOR THIS PART NUMBER HAVE PREVIOUSLY BEEN RECEIVED REGARDING A CRACKED HUB RESULTING IN LEAKAGE, AND CAPA 2021-039 WAS INITIATED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE. THE CAPA IS CURRENTLY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE AND WILL EVALUATE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION FOR EFFECTIVENESS TO PREVENT A RECURRENCE OF THIS ISSUE. CAPA 2021-039 WAS INITIATED TO ADDRESS THIS ISSUE AND IS CURRENTLY IN THE IMPLEMENTATION PHASE. THE CAPA WILL EVALUATE THE CORRECTIVE ACTION IMPLEMENTATION FOR EFFECTIVENESS TO PREVENT A RECURRENCE OF THIS ISSUE.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

PLASTIC CONNECTOR BETWEEN LINE AND EXTENSION SET CRACKED AND LEAKING. LOT#11401159 DATE OF DISCOVERY: MAY 17, 2022 THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT AND REQUIRED REMOVAL FROM THE PATIENT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

PLASTIC CONNECTOR BETWEEN LINE AND EXTENSION SET CRACKED AND LEAKING. LOT#11401159 DATE OF DISCOVERY: (B)(6) 2022 THIS OCCURRED WHILE IN USE ON A PATIENT AND REQUIRED REMOVAL FROM THE PATIENT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
2442264 L-CATH PICC S/L 26GA (1.9F) 0.60MM X 30CM L-CATH PICC LJS ARGON MEDICAL DEVICES 384539 11401159 00886333209934

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Unknown Required Intervention| O