MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; BLOOD ADMINISTRATION SETS

Device Problems Leak/Splash (1354); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 07/27/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).No sample and/or lot number were provided.Further investigation of the complaint is not possible without a sample and/or lot number.The actual defective device is valuable tool in investigating the cause of this incident.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.

Event Description

As reported by the user facility: customer reports the bloodline came apart on a patient - the drip chamber came apart.The medical staff went to reposition the drip chamber and it fell apart.It came apart but there was not blood.Had to start the patient's therapy again and used a new lot.No injury reported.

• Type of Device: BLOOD ADMINISTRATION SETS
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 824 12th avenue; bethelehem PA 18018
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 824 12th avenue; bethelehem PA 18018
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 17509917
• MDR Text Key: 321172357
• Report Number: 2521402-2023-00222
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FJK
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 08/11/2023

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: Health Professional
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/28/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• 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