MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP; SYRINGE, EAR, REINER, COMPLETE, 50CC

Model Number MDS4409650

Device Problem Mechanical Problem (1384)

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

Event Date 09/26/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the ear syringe "does not pull back and stay at the full position" and that the syringe cannot be pushed to a "completed position." to date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, follow-up care, or other adverse health impact associated with the reported problem/issue.A sample was returned for evaluation and the reported problem/issue was confirmed.A circular piece of the device was found to be impacted which resulted in the plunger being difficult to use.A definitive root cause was unable to be determined.In an abundance of caution, and in response to an fda 483 issued for cfn 1417592 on 22-jan-2024, this medwatch is being filed.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the ear syringe "does not pull back and stay at the full position" and that the syringe cannot be pushed to a "completed position.".

• Type of Device: SYRINGE, EAR, REINER, COMPLETE, 50CC
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 2753
• Manufacturer Contact: nigel vilches ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093-2753
• MDR Report Key: 18950118
• MDR Text Key: 338249387
• Report Number: 1417592-2024-00338
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/20/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/21/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: MDS4409650
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/09/2019
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/26/2019
• 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