MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON BD ULTRA-FINE¿ PRO PEN NEEDLES; HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE

Catalog Number 320561

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/22/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Unknown manufacturer: there are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in franklin lakes, nj has been listed in sections d.3.And g.1.And the franklin lakes fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.H.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.

Event Description

It was reported the bd ultra-fine¿ pro pen needles 32g x 4mm (105 count) broke.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: patient complained via facebook that the pen-needles are not permable (dont let liquid through).Moreover the pen-needles would break during use.When did the incident occur? during use.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.If samples are received in the future the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.Based on the above, no additional investigation and no capa/sa is required at this time.

Event Description

It was reported the bd ultra-fine¿ pro pen needles 32g x 4mm (105 count) broke.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: patient complained via facebook that the pen-needles are not permable (dont let liquid through).Moreover the pen-needles would break during use.When did the incident occur? during use.

• Brand Name: BD ULTRA-FINE¿ PRO PEN NEEDLES
• Type of Device: HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 18833040
• MDR Text Key: 337309084
• Report Number: 2243072-2024-00246
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMI
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/07/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/04/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 320561
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/07/2024
• 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: Reuse
• Patient Sequence Number: 1