MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD¿ CATHETER TIP SYRINGE; IRRIGATING SYRINGE

Catalog Number 309620

Device Problem Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)

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

Event Date 09/07/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd¿ catheter tip syringe plunger was difficult to move while aspirating and pushing out fluid.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "syringe is difficult to use, it does not glide smoothly and is very tight when aspirating and pushing fluids occurrences: 1 each.No adverse event reported".

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 309620 and lot number 2210378.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.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd¿ catheter tip syringe plunger was difficult to move while aspirating and pushing out fluid.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "syringe is difficult to use, it does not glide smoothly and is very tight when aspirating and pushing fluids occurrences: 1 each.No adverse event reported.".

• Brand Name: BD¿ CATHETER TIP SYRINGE
• Type of Device: IRRIGATING SYRINGE
• 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 ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17848145
• MDR Text Key: 324637799
• Report Number: 1911916-2023-00710
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903096206
• UDI-Public: 00382903096206
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• 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: 10/04/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/29/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 309620
• Device Lot Number: 2210378
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/04/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/29/2022
• 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