(b)(6).There were multiple lot numbers reported to be involved.The information for each lot number is as follows: medical device lot #: 8219554; medical device expiration date: 2021-07-31; device manufacture date: 2018-09-12.Medical device lot #: 8184805; medical device expiration date: 2021-06-30 ; device manufacture date: 2018-09-04.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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Investigation summary: a device history review was conducted for lot number 8219554 & 8184805.Our records show that this is the only instance of this issue occurring in either production batch.According to the sampling plan applied for product performance, this lot was accepted and released without defects being noted during the final assembly or visual inspections.Additionally, our quality engineers reviewed the sample submitted, during their evaluation they noted that the broken section that had been returned does not belong to a bd device.The connecta unit was found to operate with the expected parameters established for this device.Conclusion: bd was not able to duplicate the customer¿s indicated failure mode according evaluated samples, however, the broken pieces is not manufactured for bd site nogales, therefore, this complaint is not related to our manufacturing process.Quality records have been consulted for tracking and trending purposes and no issues are detected which means pretty low occurrence.
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