C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BULB TYPE IRRIGATION SYRINGE 50ML, PLASTIC STERILE
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Catalog Number 0035280 |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Information (3190)
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Event Date 05/19/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the user found a black colored foreign material inside the syringe, after the package was opened.The device was not used.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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For the reported issue (the user found a black colored foreign material inside the syringe just after he/she opened the package.The device was not used) was confirmed, as manufactured related issue.The foreign material was found inside the syringe.During the visual inspection it was noted that sample had foreign material inside the syringe.The loose foreign material exceeded its specification.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state the following: ¿irrigation syringe after use, this product may be a potential biohazard.Handle and dispose of in accordance with accepted medical practice and applicable laws and regulations.Caution: federal (usa) law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.Do not resterilize.This is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient." (b)(4).
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Event Description
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It was reported that the user found a black colored foreign material inside the syringe, after the package was opened.The device was not used.
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