MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 20G X 0.75IN; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Activation Problem (4042)

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

Event Date 11/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported by customer that the safety mechanism on the safe step huber needle had malfunctioned 3 times in the last few months and that she is worried this may cause needlesticks.She mentioned that the needle would not pull up properly.Additional information provided 11/29/2023: it was reported by the customer three devices were utilized by three different patients and were discarded after the event.There was no delay of treatment for medication administration.Delay occurred when de accessing the needle, the needle did not pull up smoothly and it had resistance.The safety mechanism did not activate automatically, and the rn had difficulty retracting the cannula.It was reported this event occurred three times.This report addresses the second time.

Manufacturer Narrative

H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The date of event was not provided by the complainant/reporter, the date reflected in this report is the date bd became aware of the event.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.H3 other text : device not returned for evaluation.

• Brand Name: SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 20G X 0.75IN
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: suedabba mahboobi ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 18284187
• MDR Text Key: 330151093
• Report Number: 3006260740-2023-05572
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNK
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/06/2023

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
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/20/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/07/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other