MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP; SYRINGE, LUER LOCK, STERILE, 10ML

Model Number SYR110010Z

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 07/16/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that red particulate was identified at the bottom of the syringe.To date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, follow-up care, or other adverse health impact associated with the reported problem/issue.A sample was returned for evaluation and a red foreign particulate was observed on the plunger and within the syringe.A root cause could not be determined with the sample received.Due to the reported problem/issue, and in an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that red particulate was identified at the bottom of the syringe.

• Type of Device: SYRINGE, LUER LOCK, STERILE, 10ML
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 2753
• Manufacturer Contact: nigel vilches ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093-2753
• MDR Report Key: 18743449
• MDR Text Key: 335964077
• Report Number: 1417592-2024-00078
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/20/2024

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 Model Number: SYR110010Z
• Device Lot Number: 89720110001
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/28/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/20/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other