Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.No lot # provided.Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Bd had not received samples, but photos were provided by the customer facility for investigation.The photos were evaluated and the customer's indicated failure mode for blood splatter with the incident lot was observed.However, bd was unable to determine the specific lot number associated with this complaint.Therefore, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.Bd recommends activation of the device while the needle is still in the venipuncture site.Activation of the device after the needle is removed from the site should be performed away from self and others, since external blood droplets may result.Based on evaluation of the customer photos, the customer¿s indicated failure mode for blood splatter with the incident lot was observed.Based on the investigation, a root cause could not be determined.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.The bd business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.
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