MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TRIVIDIA HEALTH INC PEN NEEDLES FG; HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE

Model Number PNDL, 5BV TVH TP 31G 5MM100CT 30/CS

Device Problems Material Twisted/Bent (2981); No Flow (2991)

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

Event Date 03/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Internal report reference number: (b)(4).Pen needles were not returned for investigation.Note 1: customer contacted manufacturer on 22-mar-2022 and stated she had contacted pharmacy who advised her they can issue replacement pen needles but not until (b)(6) 2022.Customer stated the pharmacy advised her they do not know what the cost will be until the needles are dispensed to customer.Customer stated that she should not have to pay for the pen needle replacement.Note 2: manufacturer contacted customer in a follow-up call on 29-mar-2022 to ensure that the initial concern was resolved - able to establish contact with customer who stated the initial concern has been resolved.

Event Description

Consumer reported complaint for inaccurate dispense/aspiration and bent needle for the 31g trueplus pen needles.Customer stated that when she used the pen needles she was not able to draw up the amount of insulin needed and that the insulin "oozed" out and would not flow through the pen needle.Customer also stated that the needles were bent and unable to be used.Customer stated that she has wasted about dozen and a half of the pen needles.Customer stated the package had not been open or damaged when received.Customer is using compatible product and the pen needle is properly aligned.At the time of the call the customer felt well and did not report any symptoms.Customer did not claim to be injured while using the pen needles and no medical intervention related to the use of the product was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

Sections with additional information as of 13-may-2022: h6: updated fda's type of investigation, investigation findings, and investigation conclusions.Complaint was forwarded to supplier quality based on complaint's description for investigations.No product was returned to thi.Internal evaluation has been completed by the manufacturer.Reported defect not reproduced on retention samples.Most likely underlying root cause: mlc-009: use error caused or contributed to event.

• Brand Name: PEN NEEDLES FG
• Type of Device: HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): TRIVIDIA HEALTH INC; 2400 nw 55th court; fort lauderdale FL 33309
• Manufacturer Contact: karen devincent ; 2400 nw 55th court; fort lauderdale, FL 33309
• MDR Report Key: 14103114
• MDR Text Key: 298812777
• Report Number: 1000113657-2022-00211
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00021292010775
• UDI-Public: (01)00021292010775
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K180720
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/13/2022

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Expiration Date: 01/01/2024
• Device Model Number: PNDL, 5BV TVH TP 31G 5MM100CT 30/CS
• Device Catalogue Number: S6H01B31-100
• Device Lot Number: 9B604
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 03/17/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/13/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/18/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/13/2022
• 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