MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON BD ONE-PIECE SHARPS COLLECTOR; SHARPS CONTAINER

Model Number 305488

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 04/10/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that 2 bd one-piece sharps collector lid was broken.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: this is a report about broken lids of sharps collector.The customer reported that lids did not close, were detached, and had bent marks.

Manufacturer Narrative

The manufacturing location for this product is flextronics.This site is an oem manufacturing site.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in franklin lakes, nj has been listed in sections d.3.And g.1., and the franklin lakes fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.D.4 device expiration date: na.H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary 1 sample and photos were returned by the customer.According to the customer's report, the lid does not shut was verified.The investigation performed on basis of photo and sample representation.Requirement(s): the lids should be properly installed while bottles are molded (hot) so that the lids snap onto the containers and remain snapped in place permanently.Investigation: proper installation of the caps require the bottles & caps to be warm (right after molding) and require significant force to secure the cap completely to the bottle.This was being done manually throughout 2022 and prior.Due to the high physical requirements needed, some operators may not have had the strength necessary to complete this task efficiently.This was recognized and an automatic cap press was built in late 2022 to alleviate the issue.

Event Description

It was reported that 2 bd one-piece sharps collector lid was broken.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: this is a report about broken lids of sharps collector.The customer reported that lids did not close, were detached, and had bent marks.

• Brand Name: BD ONE-PIECE SHARPS COLLECTOR
• Type of Device: SHARPS CONTAINER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 16858200
• MDR Text Key: 314564853
• Report Number: 2243072-2023-00722
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MMK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903054886
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903054886
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K943139
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 06/02/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/03/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Model Number: 305488
• Device Catalogue Number: 305488
• Device Lot Number: 2053002
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/19/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/02/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/18/2022
• 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