MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD POSIFLUSH¿ SYRINGE; SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306594

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

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

Event Date 04/23/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306594 and lot number 1152091.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to this defect and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As a sample was unavailable for return, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.Based on the investigation results, an exact cause for this incident could not be identified.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ syringe the wall of the syringe was leaking.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from chinese: ¿the patient was admitted to the hospital on (b)(6) 2022 due to "nausea and vomiting for 2 days", and the admission diagnosis was: chronic gastritis.After admission, intravenous indwelling needle should be used for infusion, and a flush should be used for flushing.(b)(6) 2022 after the end of the intravenous infusion, when theflush was used to flush the tube, it was found that the wall of the flush was leaking and could not be used any more, so the new one was immediately replaced and the completion was continued.Operate.No adverse effects were caused to patients.¿.

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH¿ SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14580427
• MDR Text Key: 294522604
• Report Number: 1911916-2022-00279
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/12/2022

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 306594
• Device Lot Number: 1152091
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/06/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 06/02/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/01/2021
• 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