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

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017); Activation Failure (3270)

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Date 04/26/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.Occupation - director of nursing.Based on the results of our investigation, it is likely that the sheath did not fully activate when the health care professional activated the needle on her thigh.It is stated on the instruction for use that the activation must be done on a hard and flat surface in a quick and firm motion.Retention samples were visually confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath and passed evaluation for sheath activation and deactivation.Also, no irregularity was encountered during the simulation of manual sheath activation that may lead to the complaint.We have series of visual in-process inspections to detect an abnormality on the sheath that may lead to a problem during sheath activation.The 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 problems and needle sticks.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 inspections to assure lots are of good quality.Therefore, we advise to follow the instructions for use (ifu) for the proper usage of the sg2 needle indicated on the unit box in which warnings to prevent needle stick, cautions, and precautions are also included.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that the health care provided incurred a needle stick because the mckesson needle safety device did not engage appropriately.Additional information was received on 10may2021: the hcp activated against her thigh.This is not where the needle stick occurred.The needle stick was with the needle used on the patient.The testing performed on the patient was for (b)(6).The patient's condition was not affected.They followed their needle stick policy and sent the employee for treatment, labs and collected from the patient with mother's permission.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report is being submitted as follow up no.1 to provide the device return date in section d9, to update section h3, and to provide the completed investigation results on the unused sample.The actual sample was not returned however an unused same lot sample was received.No related defect was observed on the actual sample that may lead to failure on safety device activation.The received same lot sample and retention samples were visually confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath.The retention samples passed the evaluation for sheath activation and deactivation.Also, no irregularity was encountered on the received sample and retention samples during the simulation of manual sheath activation that may lead to the complaint.

• 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: 11877572
• MDR Text Key: 264786236
• Report Number: 3003902955-2021-00018
• 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,health profession
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/25/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/25/2021
• 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: 190323B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/03/2021
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/08/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 42 YR
• Patient Weight: 73