Catalog Number 383912 |
Device Problem
Fail-Safe Design Failure (1222)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 11/22/2017 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the bd pegasus¿ safety closed iv catheter system failed to fully retract when the safety mechanism was activated leaving the tip of the needle exposed.Found during use.No serious injury or medical intervention noted.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Results - bd received one used sample.Visual inspection of the device confirmed the complaint.A review of the device history record revealed no irregularities during the manufacture of the reported lot.Conclusion - complaint confirmed, the malfunction was caused by the v-clip deformation.The suzhou plant is conducting tests to avoid this kind of failure in the future.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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