MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD POSIFLUSH¿ NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306595

Device Problem Packaging Problem (3007)

Patient Problem No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Date 07/13/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: no samples were received, therefore, the investigation was limited.A review of the device history record was completed for the incident lot and, based on this review, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met; there were no related quality non-conformances during manufacturing of the product.Investigation conclusion: unconfirmed: bd was not able to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure as no samples or photos were returned.This is the 1st complaint for lot # 8100541 for this type of defect or symptom.There was no documentation for this type of defect during the entire production run of this batch.Root cause description: root cause cannot be determined at this time as the issue is unconfirmed as no samples or photos were returned.Rationale: based on the investigation, no additional investigation and no capa is required at this time.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe packaging was found damaged before use, compromising the sterile barrier.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from (b)(6) to english: "before use, customer complaint 1ea flush package damaged.".

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH¿ NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: brett wilko ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 8819527
• MDR Text Key: 152070875
• Report Number: 1911916-2019-00727
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: N/A
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/22/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/23/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 306595
• Device Lot Number: 8100541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/13/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/10/2018
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other