MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BULB TYPE IRRIGATION SYRINGE 50ML, PLASTIC STERILE

Catalog Number 0035280

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/11/2017

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

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.

Event Description

It was reported that a large foreign matter was observed in the green rubber bulb and transparent syringe.The product was not used on the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

Received one bulb irrigation syringe in original packaging opened.The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.During the visual evaluation, it was confirmed that the syringe had a foreign material inside the neck between the transparent barrel and the green bulb.The foreign material measured 9/32".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).

Event Description

It was reported that a large foreign matter was observed in the green rubber bulb and transparent syringe.The product was not used on the patient.

• Brand Name: BULB TYPE IRRIGATION SYRINGE 50ML, PLASTIC STERILE
• Type of Device: IRRIGATION SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6743003
• MDR Text Key: 81074296
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-03981
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049255
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049255
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: AS
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,health
• Reporter Occupation: Health Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/31/2017

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/25/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 0035280
• Device Lot Number: NGAU2139
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/31/2017
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/28/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/28/2016
• 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