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

Catalog Number 306594

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 01/18/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

E.1.Initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).H.6.Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306594 and lot number 1295255.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.There are quality controls currently in place to detect this type of defect during the production process.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.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 prior to use with bd posiflush¿ syringe foreign matter was discovered inside the syringe.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from chinese to english: the patient was admitted to the hospital for treatment due to intracranial space occupying.On (b)(6) 2023, four patients were required to flush and seal the catheter after infusion.Nurse used a pre filled catheter irrigator to flush and seal the catheter for the patient.Check that the packaging of the product is intact and undamaged.After opening the packaging, it was found that there were foreign objects inside the pre filled catheter flushing device.It was immediately replaced and the treatment proceeded smoothly on the same day.No subsequent harm was observed to the patient.

• 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 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17234731
• MDR Text Key: 318342906
• Report Number: 1911916-2023-00450
• 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: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/12/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 306594
• Device Lot Number: 1295255
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/22/2021
• 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