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

Model Number 306547

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 03/04/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe was damaged.This complaint was created to capture the 2nd of 2 related incidents.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "bag 32 ¿ pt.Event; unspecified failure".

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe was damaged.This complaint was created to capture the 2nd of 2 related incidents.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "bag 32 ¿ pt.Event; unspecified failure".

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation: one photo was provided.The photo shows plastic bag with a posiflush syringe and an iv set.A clinical practice consultant (cpc) site visit and investigation from the area bd disposables sales and clinical consultant to michigan medicine was done due to ongoing complaints of disposable concerns including syringe tips breaking off inside of extension set me2017 or within stopcocks, in addition to tubing leaks, cracks or crumbling of the fixed collar on the distal end of extension set me2017.Findings from the site visit determined that there is most likely a correlation to the usage of alcohol products (in the form of tips) and the incidences of cracked, broken or crumbled fixed collars on make luer end of set me2017.If proper dry times are not followed after scrubbing the hub, alcohol binding may result causing the reported failure modes.With the continued use of alcohol products; bd has proposed alternate products that will have improved product performance.The improved chemical resistance, including alcohol resistance, is due to the materials used in manufacturing the male and female luers.A device history record review was completed with zero defects found.No quality notifications were written for this batch, nor for the associated assembly batches.H3 other text : see h.10.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe was damaged.This complaint was created to capture the 2nd of 2 related incidents.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "bag 32 ¿ pt.Event; unspecified failure.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The following fields were updated due to additional information: h.6.Investigation summary: four additional photos were provided for evaluation.Based on 3rd photo provided, the syringe luer tip was damaged.This occurs when excess of torque is applied while connecting the syringe to the iv set.This is the 1st complaint for lot # 8227550 for this type of defect or symptom.There was no documentation for this type of defect during the entire production run of this batch number.H3 other text : see h.10.

• 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
• MDR Report Key: 9970189
• MDR Text Key: 188400004
• Report Number: 1911916-2020-00386
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903065470
• UDI-Public: 30382903065470
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K161552
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,other,use
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 06/23/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2021
• Device Model Number: 306547
• Device Catalogue Number: 306547
• Device Lot Number: 8227550
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/16/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/04/2020; 03/04/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 04/21/2020; 06/24/2020
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other
• Patient Age: 8 MO