MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON UNSPECIFIED BD SYRINGE; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Complete Blockage (1094)

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

Event Date 09/28/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Unknown manufacturer: there are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A catalog and lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in (b)(4) has been listed and the (b)(4) fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.Medical device expiration date : unknown.Medical device manufacture date : unknown.Investigation summary: exec summary - no samples (including photos) were returned therefore bd was not able to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure and the root cause is undetermined.Unable to perform complaint lot history check owing to an unknown lot number for this event.Capa/sa - based on the above no additional investigation and no corrective or preventative action (capa) or situational analysis (sa) are required at this time.Dhr review - no dhr review can be carried out as the lot number is unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that 2 unspecified bd¿ syringes were unable to inject.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it was reported by the spouse of the consumer that the syringes would not release the insulin into the cartridge.

• Brand Name: UNSPECIFIED BD SYRINGE
• Type of Device: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 12701341
• MDR Text Key: 278621224
• Report Number: 2243072-2021-02592
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/07/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/26/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/28/2021
• 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