MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD PRE-FILLED SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306595

Device Problem Failure to Deliver (2338)

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

Event Date 06/15/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

E.1.Initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).H.6.Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306595 and lot number 1075379.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 while using the bd pre-filled saline syringe the push rod could not be pushed.The following was received from the initial reporter: when a patient's picc tube is flushed after infusion, after correctly accessing it, the push rod cannot be pushed hard enough to inject the flushing solution, and the flusher is replaced with a new one.

• Brand Name: BD PRE-FILLED 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: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17494143
• MDR Text Key: 321564491
• Report Number: 1911916-2023-00569
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/26/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/09/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 02/29/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 306595
• Device Lot Number: 1075379
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/25/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/16/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1