MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD PRE-FILLED NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306593

Device Problem Defective Component (2292)

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

Event Date 07/13/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

E.1 initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).H.6 investigation summary: it was reported the end section of the flusher piston rod is deformed.To aid in the investigation, one photo was provided for evaluation by our quality team.The photo shows a prefilled syringe in its packaging flow wrap with the top part of the plunger rod damaged.No other defects or imperfections were observed.This defect could occur if the sample was not placed in the correct position when the flow wrap cutter went to cut the flow wrap.A device history record review was completed for provided material number 306593, lot 2096908.The review did not reveal any detected quality issues during the production of this lot that could have contributed to the reported defect.There were no related quality notifications.All processes and final inspections complied with specification requirements.Verification of the packaging flow wrapper process was performed.The settings were correct and the space between units was good.To date, there have been no other similar events reported for this lot.Based on the investigation and with the photo sample analysis the symptom reported by the customer is confirmed.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored monthly.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd pre-filled normal saline syringe damage.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from japanese to english: after infusion, the nurse pre-flushes the patient's indwelling needle catheter, opens the outer packaging of the pre-filled catheter flusher, and finds that the end section of the flusher piston rod is deformed and cannot be used normally.

• Brand Name: BD PRE-FILLED NORMAL SALINE 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: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17480892
• MDR Text Key: 320631748
• Report Number: 1911916-2023-00562
• 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: 07/25/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 306593
• Device Lot Number: 2096908
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/08/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/06/2022
• 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