MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON UNSPECIFIED BD POSIFLUSH SYRINGE; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Failure to Deliver (2338)

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

Event Date 08/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported while using unspecified bd posiflush syringe the plunger was difficult to move.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: after the radiology technician successfully placed the iv and attempted to flush the line with saline, the plunger of the pre-filled syringe failed to completely depress, and a new syringe was needed.The tech mentioned this occurred with several syringes from the same box.

Manufacturer Narrative

There are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A catalog and lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.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.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.H.6.Investigation summary: as no physical sample, valid part number or lot number was provided for evaluation by our quality engineer team, a complete investigation could not be performed.Based on the limited investigation results, a cause for the reported incident could not be determined.Examination of the product involved may provide clarification as to the cause for the reported failure.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.H3 other text : see h.10.

• Brand Name: UNSPECIFIED BD POSIFLUSH SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• 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: jennifer suh ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17760659
• MDR Text Key: 323927186
• Report Number: 2243072-2023-01655
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/06/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/15/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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