MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC CLEARLINK BURETROL SOLUTION SETS; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 2H8864

Device Problems Device Displays Incorrect Message (2591); Improper Flow or Infusion (2954)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 03/26/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that two (2) clearlink buretrol solution sets had bubbles accumulated beneath the drip chamber and tube when using the sets.The baxter infusion pump displayed an air alarm while running 10% dextrose.This was noted during product use.There was no report of patient injury or medical intervention associated with this event.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information : the actual device was not available; however, a photograph of the sample was provided along with two (2) unopened companion samples were received for evaluation.A visual examination of the photograph showed a bubble inside fluid path, additionally, an alarm pump activated.Functional testing was performed on the two companion samples by spiking it into a 1000ml solution bag containing distilled water.During priming, bubbles were observed.Leak/block tests identified a channel leak in the first sample between the drip chamber to the filter.In the second sample a leak was observed between the drip chamber to the burette.Based on the evaluation the channel leak could contribute to an air in the line issue.The reported problem was verified.The cause of the leak between the drip chamber to filter was due to the material during manufacturing process while the cause of leak coming from the drip chamber to burette was not determined.As immediate an action, 100% pressure test (leak test) for the finished good product was implemented.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: CLEARLINK BURETROL SOLUTION SETS
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; haina, san cristobal
• Manufacturer (Section G): BAXTER HEALTHCARE - DOMINICAN REPUBLIC; carretera sanchez km 18.5; parque industrial itabo, piisa; haina, san cristobal ; DR
• Manufacturer Contact: 25212 w. illinois route 120; round lake, IL 60073 ; 2242702068
• MDR Report Key: 8533591
• MDR Text Key: 142668194
• Report Number: 1416980-2019-02117
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00085412071749
• UDI-Public: (01)00085412071749
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: HK
• PMA/PMN Number: K123874
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Reporter Occupation: Biomedical Engineer
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 06/17/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/19/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 2H8864
• Device Lot Number: DR18J31021
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/04/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/01/2018
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: N
• Patient Sequence Number: 1