MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION CLEARLINK PACLITAXEL SETS; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 2R8858

Device Problems Break (1069); Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Protective Measures Problem (3015)

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

Event Date 02/13/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that a clearlink, paclitaxel set leaked from "one of the splices" (pump segment/bushing); there was a small opening in the spliced area.This was identified during patient infusion with taxol on an unspecified pump.The issue was further described as, "the taxol starting spraying out of the spliced area above the clamp" and the pumped alarmed an air in line alarm.A new set was used to continue treatment and a spill kit used to clean up the leak.The nurse was exposed to the medication on their hands; however, the nurse washed their hands with no further issues noted.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

G1: device manufacturer address 1: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was added to d4, h3, h4, and h6.The actual device was not available; however, a companion sample was received for evaluation.Visual inspection did not identify any abnormalities that could have contributed to the reported condition.The components are correctly placed and according to specifications.Functional testing included pressure testing, clear passage underwater testing, priming, and pull testing, and no defects were observed that could generate a leak.The reported condition was not verified.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: CLEARLINK PACLITAXEL SETS
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; deerfield IL
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - CARTAGO; see h10; see h10; cartago 30106 ; CS 30106
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 18904637
• MDR Text Key: 337685839
• Report Number: 1416980-2024-01130
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00085412565774
• UDI-Public: (01)00085412565774
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K160007
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 04/11/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/14/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 2R8858
• Device Lot Number: R23K01109
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/10/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/02/2023
• 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
• Treatment: TAXOL; UNSPECIFIED PUMP