MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE; SYRINGE, ANTISTICK

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Malposition of Device (2616)

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Date 08/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.The actual device was not returned however six pieces unused same lot samples were returned.As stated on the complaint details, the health care professionals were attempting to activate the needle using their finger.Most likely, the sheath did not fully activate that have caused needle stick.It is stated on the instruction for use that the activation must be done on a hard and flat surface in a quick and firm motion.Retention samples and six returned unused same lot samples were visually confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath and passed the functional evaluation for sheath activation and deactivation.We have series of visual in-process inspections to detect an abnormality on the sheath that may lead to a problem during sheath activation.The molding condition of the components critical to the safety activation of the product is routinely checked to assure that no defects will be encountered that will lead to sheath activation problems and needle sticks.Similarly, the assembly status of the safety needle such as sheath collar fitting and damaged parts that will affect product function is being confirmed.Lot history file revealed no related nonconformity or irregularity that will lead to the complaint.Prior shipment, qc conducts outgoing visual, sensory, and functional inspections to assure lots are of good quality.Therefore, we advise to follow the instructions for use (ifu) for the proper usage of the sg2 needle indicated on the unit box in which warnings to prevent needle stick, cautions, and precautions are also included.Terumo medical products (tmp) (importer) registration no.(b)(4) is submitting this report on behalf of terumo ((b)(4)) corporation (manufacturer) registration no.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that the staff found a failure in the safety mechanism for the needle.It does not snap into the lock position in a smooth fashion causing needle sticks.Additional information was received on 13august2021: an hcp on staff incurred a needle stick while attempting activation.The hcp stated it was difficult to capture inside the safety (tooth).Activation was attempted with the finger.No medical treatment was required beyond a band-aid.The patient was not affected in either case and received injection/blood draw as intended.

• Brand Name: MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, ANTISTICK
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; 124 east main avenue; laguna technopark; binan, ; RP
• Manufacturer (Section G): TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; 124 east main avenue; laguna technopark; binan, laguna,, ; RP
• Manufacturer Contact: mary o'neill ; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton, MD 21921 ; 8002837866
• MDR Report Key: 12452096
• MDR Text Key: 270882429
• Report Number: 3003902955-2021-00045
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30612479178855
• UDI-Public: 30612479178855
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051865
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/10/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 102-N251S
• Device Lot Number: 201022B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/03/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/13/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2020
• 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