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

Catalog Number 306595

Device Problems Partial Blockage (1065); Material Deformation (2976)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 09/24/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306595 and lot number 1085203.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to this defect and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As a sample was unavailable for return, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.Based on the investigation results, an exact cause for this incident could not be identified.There are quality controls currently in place to detect this type of defect during the production process.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.

Event Description

It was reported when using the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe there was difficult plunger movement.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "after the patient's infusion, the nurse sealed the tube with a flush.After injecting about 5ml of liquid, she suddenly felt that there was resistance to pushing the core rod.The piston could not be pulled back, and immediately replaced with another one.After about 4ml of liquid was injected successfully, the stopper could not be pushed.".

• 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: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 12832429
• MDR Text Key: 280949846
• Report Number: 1911916-2021-01165
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 10/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/17/2021
• 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 Catalogue Number: 306595
• Device Lot Number: 1085203
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/20/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2021
• 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