MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC. PRESSURE INFUSION BAG; INFUSOR, PRESSURE, FOR I.V. BAGS

Catalog Number PIB500

Device Problems Air Leak (1008); Loss of or Failure to Bond (1068)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 09/08/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

One used device was returned for evaluation.Since the lot number was not provided, the device history record and complaint database could not be reviewed.The bag was pressure tested and failed the pressure test.The failure was attributed to the bond between the tubing and the bag.The complaint is confirmed.A supplier corrective action has been requested from the manufacturer.

Event Description

The user reported that the pressure infusion bag is losing pressure after being inflated.No harm or injury to the patient was reported.

• Brand Name: PRESSURE INFUSION BAG
• Type of Device: INFUSOR, PRESSURE, FOR I.V. BAGS
• Manufacturer (Section D): MERIT MEDICAL SYSTEMS, INC.; south jordan UT
• Manufacturer Contact: jerry mcphie ; 1600 west merit pkwy.; south jordan, UT 84095 ; 8012084491
• MDR Report Key: 4138708
• MDR Text Key: 18711811
• Report Number: 1721504-2014-00239
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KZD
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility,Company Representative
• Reporter Occupation: Not Applicable
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/08/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/01/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: PIB500
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/15/2014
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/08/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1