MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE INDUSTRIES, LP; SYRINGE,IRRIGATION,BULB,60ML,STERILE

Model Number DYND20125

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 10/07/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that an insect was found within the bulb irrigation syringe.According to the reporting facility, the contaminant was identified when the packaging was opened.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.No photo or sample were provided for evaluation.The reported problem/issue was unable to be confirmed and a 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 an insect was found within the bulb irrigation syringe.

• Type of Device: SYRINGE,IRRIGATION,BULB,60ML,STERILE
• 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: 18956780
• MDR Text Key: 339088602
• Report Number: 1417592-2024-00290
• 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: 03/21/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/22/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Model Number: DYND20125
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/07/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other