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

Catalog Number 306594

Device Problems Microbial Contamination of Device (2303); Fungus in Device Environment (2316)

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

Event Date 07/05/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306594 and lot number 1117415.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.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that mildew was found on the bd posiflush¿ syringe when removing it from the packaging.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from chinese: "the patient came to the hospital because of trauma.After the infusion was completed, the flush was used to prepare the tube sealing.After opening the flush, mildew was found on the head, and the flush was replaced immediately.".

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH¿ 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: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 15458961
• MDR Text Key: 306318885
• Report Number: 1911916-2022-00508
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903065943
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903065943
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: K161552
• 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: 09/13/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 306594
• Device Lot Number: 1117415
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/26/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2021
• 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