MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MCKESSON PREVENT ® HT SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE; SYRINGE, ANTISTICK

Model Number N/A

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

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The user facility reported that the customer had a safety and quality issue with the needle mckesson needle involved.A staff member incurred a needle stick.This was a result of the safety device not staying closed and popping open.There was no patient blood loss.There was no patient injury and/or required medical or surgical intervention.There is no direct allegation that the reported device caused or contributed to patient injury and/or need for medical intervention.Additional information received 08 apr 2022: it was clicked closed however it would not stay closed, it would become disengaged and would pop open.The user used their thumb to close it.It was stated that they had to press very hard because the device is hard to activate.Within the initial information the statement that the safety device would not stay closed means it deactivated.Additional information received 11 apr 2022: the staff member stuck by the needle is in stable condition.A baseline lab draws was done on the needle stick injury.Everything was normal for the first draw and will be redrawn again in 6 months.

Manufacturer Narrative

The root cause of the complaint could not be identified to be related to our production or process.The actual sample was not available for our evaluation.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 a 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 to 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).

• Brand Name: MCKESSON PREVENT ® HT 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: stephanie handy ; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton, MD 21921 ; 8002837866
• MDR Report Key: 14287495
• MDR Text Key: 292519401
• Report Number: 3003902955-2022-00011
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30612479178886
• UDI-Public: 30612479178886
• 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: User Facility,Company Representative,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/04/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 102-N25105S
• Device Lot Number: 211013B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/13/2021
• 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
• Patient Sex: Male
• Patient Ethnicity: Non Hispanic
• Patient Race: White