MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; NEEDLE, QUINCKE, 20GX3.5"

Catalog Number PAIN8022

Device Problem Material Integrity Problem (2978)

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

Event Date 11/20/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported by the customer contact that on 11/20/23, a provider "was in the process of adjusting needle placement when the hub of the needle detached from the needle required hemostats to retrieve the needle from the patient".It was reported that "the patient was not injured and did not require intervention or follow-up care" however the procedure was prolonged.A sample was requested to be returned for evaluation.It has been determined that the reported event could cause or contribute to serious injury if it were to occur.In an abundance of caution, this medwatch is being filed.If any further relevant information is identified or obtained, a supplemental medwatch will be submitted.

Event Description

"hub of the needle detached from the needle.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Updated investigation conclusions with sample evaluation findings.

• Type of Device: NEEDLE, QUINCKE, 20GX3.5"
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093
• Manufacturer Contact: kelly zampella ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 18393394
• MDR Text Key: 331318382
• Report Number: 1417592-2023-00519
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: BSP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 12/27/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/26/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Catalogue Number: PAIN8022
• Device Lot Number: 22K160
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 12/08/2023
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other