MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG INTROCAN SAFETY; I.V. SAFETY CATHETER

Catalog Number UNK INTROCAN

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

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

Event Date 07/03/2014

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported by the user facility: a 2 dates of occurrence on: (b)(6) 2014.On two separate occasions two different employees sustained needlestick injury/bbpe (blood borne pathogen exposure) when attempting to activate safety device.Safety device did not activate correctly.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Multiple attempts to obtain the samples and/or additional info were not successful.Without the actual sample, catalog item or lot number, a thorough investigation could not be performed and no specific conclusion can be drawn.It should be noted that the introcan safety is designed to reduce the risk of needle stick injuries.However, cdc guidelines and/or facility protocols should always be followed.Sharps should be disposed of immediately into an appropriate sharps container.All available info has been provided to the actual mfr, b.Braun (b)(4).If the sample and/or additional pertinent info becomes available, a follow up report will be filed.(b)(4).

• Brand Name: INTROCAN SAFETY
• Type of Device: I.V. SAFETY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG; carl-braun-str.1; melsungen 3421 2; GM 34212
• Manufacturer Contact: ludwig schuetz ; carl-braun-str.1; melsungen D-342-12 ; GM D-34212 ; 661712769
• MDR Report Key: 4180751
• MDR Text Key: 17990716
• Report Number: 9610825-2014-00349
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K982805
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Remedial Action: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/24/2014,09/18/2014

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/24/2014
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: UNK INTROCAN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 09/24/2014
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 09/18/2014
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 09/24/2014
• Date Manufacturer Received: 09/18/2014
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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