MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. ULTRASITE®; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRA

Catalog Number 415113

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 04/05/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported by the user facility: the nurse prepared to replace the positive pressure connector of picc for the patient.After opening the package, it was found that one corner of the head end of the positive pressure connector was black, so it should be replaced immediately.No injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).The investigation is ongoing at this time.A follow up will be submitted when the investigation results become available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).No sample was provided for evaluation.Based on the data from the investigation we are unable to determine the root cause of the reported incident.The reported defect was unable to be confirmed.The actual defective device is a valuable tool in investigating the cause of this incident.Review of the discrepancy management system (dsms) database was performed for the reported lot number and no abnormalities or non-conformances were noted during the in process or final product inspection.We will maintain this report for further references and continue to monitor other reports for similar occurrences.If any additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.

• Brand Name: ULTRASITE®
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRA
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown PA 18109
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN DOMINICIAN REPULIC INC.; las americas industrial park; km22 autopista las americas; santo domingo ; DR
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 14743443
• MDR Text Key: 301761585
• Report Number: 2523676-2022-00321
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K031923
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/18/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 415113
• Device Lot Number: 0061745567
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/07/2020
• 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