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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Activation Failure (3270)

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Date 11/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.Based on the results of our investigation, the root cause of the complaint could not be identified.The actual sample was not returned for evaluation hence we could not provide detailed information of its actual condition.Retention samples were visually confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath and passed evaluation for sheath activation and deactivation.Also, no irregularity was encountered during the simulation of manual sheath activation that may lead to the complaint.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.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that the safety was not staying closed after the initial click.Multiple nurses have complained about it opening back up.A nurse today thought that the safety was closed however it opened and the needle stuck the nurse.

• 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: 12911174
• MDR Text Key: 281589923
• Report Number: 3003902955-2021-00063
• 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: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/01/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/01/2021
• 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: 210427B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/05/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2021
• 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