MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD POSIFLUSH SYRINGE; SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306594

Device Problem Volume Accuracy Problem (1675)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306594 and lot number 0233724.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to this defect and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As a sample was unavailable for return, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.Based on the investigation results, an exact cause for this incident could not be identified.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush" syringe had no scale markings on it.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from (b)(6) to english: "on the second day after the operation, the patient had an indwelling intravenous needle on the back of his hand.After the infusion, the tube was sealed with a bdflush.Before the operation, the nurse found that the flush had no mark, and immediately stopped using it and reported it to the head nurse.".

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 12147749
• MDR Text Key: 260975675
• Report Number: 1911916-2021-00665
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/24/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 306594
• Device Lot Number: 0233724
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/09/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2020
• 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