MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MESUNGEN AG INTROCAN SAFETY; I.V. SAFETY CATHETER

Catalog Number 4253566-01

Device Problem Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported by the user facility (translation of user facility info by bbm sales organization in (b)(6)): during the removal of the mandrin, the clip doesn't protect the bevel of the needle.The lack of security was followed by a needle stick injury.

• Brand Name: INTROCAN SAFETY
• Type of Device: I.V. SAFETY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MESUNGEN AG; carl-braun str. 1; melsungen 3421 2; GM 34212
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN MEDICAL, INC.; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown PA 18109 934
• Manufacturer Contact: 901 marcon blvd.; allentown, PA 18109-9341
• MDR Report Key: 3666815
• MDR Text Key: 19297676
• Report Number: 2523676-2014-00014
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: FR
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Distributor
• Source Type: Unknown
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/27/2014,01/14/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/27/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 4253566-01
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 01/27/2014
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 01/14/2014
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 01/27/2014
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other