MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY 10 ML BD POSIFLUSH¿ NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306546

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 04/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.While the event date is unknown, it¿s suggested that it happened between april 10 and april 15 of 2022.Investigation summary: it was reported the syringe plunger would not fully advance.As a sample was not returned, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.It could be possible that the customer is getting some products that are towards the high specification limit and are related to the symptom reported by the customer since they require extra force than normal to expel the solution.A device history record review was completed for provided material number 306546, lot number 2021612.Previous investigations have revealed that improper silicone application within the syringe barrel can create plunger resistance.Several quality initiatives have been implemented on our manufacturing line to ensure that the silicone application is properly applied during the manufacturing process.Additionally, a monitoring program is also in place to verify the silicone is uniformly applied to the syringe barrel.Based on the investigation and with no sample analysis the symptom reported by the customer could not be confirmed.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the plunger did not fully advance while using 10 ml bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe.This occurred twice, however, no patient impact reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: technologist in nuclear medicine have reported on two occasions this week that saline flushes with lot# 2021612 have exhibited the same failure to fully advance syringe plunger.

• Brand Name: 10 ML BD POSIFLUSH¿ NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY; 2153 12th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY; 2153 12th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14353116
• MDR Text Key: 291366774
• Report Number: 1911916-2022-00250
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903065462
• UDI-Public: 00382903065462
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K161552
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/04/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/11/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 306546
• Device Lot Number: 2021612
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/20/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/21/2022
• 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