We've received a notification for the 27g pencil point needle with introducer ref;p279g - brand: bd.- lot: 2208017 - expiry date: 31/07/2027 1 unit of this product came with a defective locking needle.Additional information received 19.Dec.2023 what is the batch and catalog of the product? r- available in fup was the reported incident observed before, during or after use on the patient? a- before, when opening the product.Was there any harm to the patient/healthcare professional? (detail) a- no, when the employee opened the product, she detected a crack; was there a need for medical and/or surgical intervention due to the incident (imaging exams, surgery, medication administration, etc.)? (details) a- no, the product was replaced before starting the procedure.What medication was being administered? r- none is the incident-related sample available for analysis? if so, how many units? (we collect a maximum of 10 units for analysis purposes) a- we contacted the employee at the surgical center who made the notification, to check if there is a sample, we are awaiting a response.For product registration and replacement purposes, please inform: info available in fup/attached mail contact person and telephone number: r- (b)(6).Is the sample contaminated? if so, provide the substance.A- there is no sample.Could you send photos of the sample? a- no images were attached to the notification has anvisa already been notified? if so, what was the notification number? a- no response received on 03jan2024.What is the exact issue with the needle.? was is bent? was there a clog when attempting to use the needle? as we have already reported by email, the nurse (notifier) opened the packaging of the needle, detected a crack, opened a technical complaint and discarded the material without using it.Due to the absence of a sample and photos, we will disregard the notification.
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(b)(4) - initial mdr with device evaluation.The actual date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer was entered into the date of event field.No photos or physical samples that display the reported condition were available for investigation.A device history review was performed for reported lot 2208017, no deviations or non-conformances were identified during the manufacturing process that could have contributed to this issue.Three retained samples of the reported lot were used for additional evaluation.The products were visually inspected and no damage or defects on any of the needles or device components were observed.Product undergoes visual inspections throughout the manufacturing process according to procedure, verifying there are no defects or damage on the product.Lot release testing results were reviewed for the reported lot and no issues were identified.Based on our investigation, we are not able to identify a definitive root cause at this time.Complaints received for this device and reported issue will continue to be tracked and trended for future occurrence.
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