MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAREFUSION ALARIS EXTENSION SET; SET, EXTENSION, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number 20127E

Device Problems Crack (1135); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/03/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The affected product has been received and the investigation is pending.A follow up report will be submitted once the failure investigation has been completed.

Event Description

The customer reported that the patient was receiving an infusion of lipids and the user noticed the filter was leaking from a "crack ".No patient harm reported.

Event Description

Received a copy of the customer's medwatch report from the fda which states; cracked filter.

Manufacturer Narrative

The customer¿s report of a leak was not confirmed.Visual inspection of the set noted no loose tubing, visible cracks, or other damages around the filter or other components.Functional testing and pressure testing resulted in no leaking.The root cause of the customer¿s report was not determined.

• Brand Name: ALARIS EXTENSION SET
• Type of Device: SET, EXTENSION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAREFUSION; 10020 pacific mesa blvd; san diego CA 92121 4386
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAREFUSION; 10020 pacific mesa blvd; san diego CA 92121 4386
• Manufacturer Contact: ade ajibade ; 10020 pacific mesa blvd; san diego, CA 92121-4386 ; 8586172000
• MDR Report Key: 5520035
• MDR Text Key: 41026036
• Report Number: 9616066-2016-00448
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPB
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K801614
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 03/08/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/23/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: 20127E
• Device Catalogue Number: 20127E
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 03/16/2016
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/22/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• 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 Age: 1 DA