MAUDE Adverse Event Report: KIT PERISAFE 18GA 3-1/2IN WEISS; ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT

Model Number 400273

Device Problems Break (1069); Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Underdose (2542)

Event Date 10/29/2020

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of birth: unknown.Multiple lot numbers: there were multiple lot numbers reported to be involved.The information for each lot number is as follows: medical device lot #: 0125364; medical device expiration date: 2025-04-30; device manufacture date: 2020-06-10.Medical device lot #: 0125374; medical device expiration date: 2025-04-30; device manufacture date: 2020-06-24.Medical device lot #: 0063313; medical device expiration date: 2025-02-28; device manufacture date: 2020-04-20.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated, but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that kit perisafe 18ga 3-1/2in weiss graduation markings were missing, and the filter broke.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: error 1: the black mark on the catheter comes off with a simple wipe disinfection.Without the marking, the user can no longer see how far the catheter has to be inserted and complications can arise.Error 2: the filter contained in the set breaks when connecting.This error sometimes occurs when connecting for the first time.Sometimes the material tears, sometimes it splinters.In one specific case, the administration of pain medication during lung surgery in a nine-year-old female patient was not successful because the medication ran unnoticed next to the patient due to the damaged filter.This led to considerable complications.Patient safety is considerably endangered by this error.

Event Description

It was reported that kit perisafe 18ga 3-1/2in weiss graduation markings were missing and the filter broke.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: error 1: the black mark on the catheter comes off with a simple wipe disinfection.Without the marking, the user can no longer see how far the catheter has to be inserted and complications can arise.Error 2: the filter contained in the set breaks when connecting.This error sometimes occurs when connecting for the first time.Sometimes the material tears, sometimes it splinters.In one specific case, the administration of pain medication during lung surgery in a nine-year-old female patient was not successful because the medication ran unnoticed next to the patient due to the damaged filter.This led to considerable complications.Patient safety is considerably endangered by this error.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary a photo was provided for evaluation by our quality team.As per picture evidence of catheter 4829500aau is observed one of the catheters is without marking.No additional information regarding what disinfectant was used (if ipa a normal part of the process), if disinfectant sprayed directly onto the tube and wiped with a wipe, or was the wipe pre-moistened.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot numbers was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections to this incident were found.After investigation and evaluation of the dhr documents, it was found manufacturing of the needle in compliance.The catheter, material in complaint, is not manufactured at bd juncos.It is received by external supplier and inspected by bd prior packaging process.Packaging process was found in compliance.Based on picture sent, bd was able to confirm the customer indicated failure.A review of the internal manufacturing device records and raw material history files for the reported lot numbers was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections to this incident were found.However, root cause cannot be determined.The root cause cannot be associated with the manufacturing process since no indications from the manufacturing records review of situations that could contribute to the customer reported failure.The filter complied with inspections requirement and were found in accordance with bd specifications.If additional stress is applied to the filter, it could break.These epidural catheter connector, catheter, and optional filter assembly together shall not break when liquid is forced through at 15 psi.

• Brand Name: KIT PERISAFE 18GA 3-1/2IN WEISS
• Type of Device: ANESTHESIA CONDUCTION KIT
• MDR Report Key: 10901846
• MDR Text Key: 218573528
• Report Number: 2618282-2020-00097
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: CAZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382904002733
• UDI-Public: 30382904002733
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K953790
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/05/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/25/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: 400273
• Device Catalogue Number: 400273
• Device Lot Number: SEE H.10
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 9 YR