MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233 BULB TYPE IRRIGATION SYRINGE 50ML, PLASTIC STERILE

Catalog Number 0035280

Device Problems Out-Of-Box Failure (2311); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 06/21/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The investigation is still in progress.Once the investigation is complete a supplemental report will be filed.The information provided by bard represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bard.The device was not returned.

Event Description

It was reported that the user found foreign materials inside the syringe prior to opening the package.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device was not returned for evaluation.The device history record was reviewed and found nothing that could have caused or contributed to the reported event.The instructions for use state the following: "this is a single use device.Do not re-sterilize any portion of this device.Reuse and/or repackaging may create a risk of patient or user infection, compromise the structural integrity and/or essential material and design characteristics of the device, which may lead to device failure, and/or lead to injury, illness or death of the patient.Single use: contains or presence of phthalates (dehp).Contains or presence of phthalates: di(2-ethylhexyl)phthalate (dehp) is a plasticizer used in some polyvinyl chloride medical devices.Dehp has been shown to produce a range of adverse effects in experimental animals, notably liver toxicity and testicular atrophy.Although the toxic and carcinogenic effects of dehp have been well established in experimental animals, the ability of this compound to produce adverse effects in humans is controversial.There is no evidence that neonates, infants, pregnant and breast feeding women exposed to dehp experience any related adverse effects.However, a lack of evidence of causation between dehp-pvc and any disease or adverse effect does not mean that there are no risks" (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the user found foreign materials inside the syringe prior to opening the package.

• Brand Name: BULB TYPE IRRIGATION SYRINGE 50ML, PLASTIC STERILE
• Type of Device: IRRIGATION SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (COVINGTON) -1018233; 8195 industrial blvd; covington GA 30014
• Manufacturer Contact: amy gravley ; 8195 industrial blvd; covington, GA 30014 ; 7707846100
• MDR Report Key: 6772283
• MDR Text Key: 82123143
• Report Number: 1018233-2017-04118
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: KYZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741049255
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741049255
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/03/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 08/07/2017
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 0035280
• Device Lot Number: NGZL2898
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/30/2017
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/13/2016
• 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