MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 EAR/ULCER SYRINGE, PVC-FLEX 3 OZ. (GREEN), STERILE; EAR SYRINGE

Catalog Number 0035830

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

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/27/2018

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 the user found that there was foreign material in the syringe.When it was used for the patient, the foreign material came out from the syringe.No patient injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

The reported event was confirmed as cause unknown.Per the visual evaluation, it was noted that there was foreign material on the top section of the syringe bulb on both samples.The foreign material exceeds the current specification and, it was possible to remove the foreign matter.The samples were retuned without its package.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: "this is a single use device.Do not resterilize any portion of this device.Contains or presence of phthalates: di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks.Warning: 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.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.".

Event Description

It was reported that the user found that there was foreign material in the syringe.When it was used for the patient, the foreign material came out from the syringe.No patient injury reported.

• Brand Name: EAR/ULCER SYRINGE, PVC-FLEX 3 OZ. (GREEN), STERILE
• Type of Device: EAR 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: 7516434
• MDR Text Key: 108394594
• Report Number: 1018233-2018-01768
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049286
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049286
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Reporter Occupation: Physician
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/12/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 0035830
• Device Lot Number: NGBR0188
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/24/2018
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 04/24/2018
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/15/2018
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 06/11/2018
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 06/12/2018
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/15/2017
• 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