MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE; SYRINGE, ANTISTICK

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Activation Problem (4042)

Patient Problems Needle Stick/Puncture (2462); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/09/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.Occupation - unknown.The actual device was not returned to the manufacturing facility for evaluation.Based from the results of our investigation, the root cause of the complaint could not be identified.The condition of the actual sample was not confirmed since it was not returned for evaluation.Retention samples were confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath.Related functional testing such as sheath radial strength, sheath activation and deactivation were all passed.In addition, the safety sheath was successfully activated without any difficulty during simulation.We have series of visual in-process inspection to detect abnormality on the sheath that may lead to problem during sheath activation.Molding condition of the components critical to the safety activation of the product is routinely checked to assure that no defects will be encountered that will lead to sheath activation problem.Similarly, the assembly status of the safety needle such as sheath collar fitting and damaged parts that will affect product function is being confirmed.Lot history file revealed no related nonconformity or irregularity that will lead to the complaint.Prior shipment, qc conducts outgoing visual, sensory, and functional inspection to assure lots are in good quality.All samples passed.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that the safety cap on the needle did not properly engage, leaving the top portion of the needle exposed resulting to a needlestick.The nurse was stuck with the needle due to this issue.The safety cap on the needle does not properly engage which leaves the top portion of the needle exposed.There was no known impact on the patient.There were no other devices or equipment used with the reported product.Additional information was received 13december2019: when the employee tried capping the safety device, it flopped back.A lot of pressure had to be used to close them.The needle was not bent prior to activation.Procedure was completed successfully.Diagnostic testing was performed per facility protocol.

Manufacturer Narrative

E3: occupation - office supervisor.This report is being submitted as follow up no.1 to provide the initial reporter occupation in the e3 section.

• Brand Name: MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, ANTISTICK
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; 124 east main avenue; laguna technopark; binan, ; RP
• MDR Report Key: 9565379
• MDR Text Key: 217963062
• Report Number: 3003902955-2019-00060
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30612479178824
• UDI-Public: 30612479178824
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K051865
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/08/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/08/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 102-N2558S
• Device Lot Number: 190306B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/16/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1