MAUDE Adverse Event Report: TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE; SYRINGE, ANTISTICK

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Use of Device Problem (1670); Activation Problem (4042)

Patient Problems Needle Stick/Puncture (2462); No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 12/04/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Implanted date: device was not implanted.Explanted date: device was not explanted.The actual device was not returned to the manufacturing facility for evaluation.Based from the results of our investigation, the root cause of the complaint could not be identified.The condition of the actual sample was not confirmed since it was not returned for evaluation.Retention samples were confirmed free from defects that will affect activation of safety sheath.Related functional testing such as sheath activation and deactivation were all passed.In addition, the safety sheath was successfully activated without any difficulty or cannula bending during simulation.We have series of visual in-process inspection to detect abnormality on the sheath that may lead to problem during sheath activation.Molding condition of the components critical to the safety activation of the product is routinely checked to assure that no defects will be encountered that will lead to sheath activation problem.Similarly, the assembly status of the safety needle such as sheath collar fitting and damaged parts that will affect product function is being confirmed.Lot history file revealed no related nonconformity or irregularity that will lead to the complaint.Prior shipment, qc conducts outgoing visual, sensory, and functional inspection to assure lots are in good quality.All samples passed.(b)(4).

Event Description

The user facility reported that a staff member was engaging the safety feature and instead of covering the needle, the safety cover bent the needle and stuck the employee.Additional information was received (b)(6) 2019: the md was doing an aspiration and used his thumb to engage the safety device.The syringe was in his hand.Instead of locking the needle, needle bent and pierced his index finger.Needle was not bent prior to activation.Procedure was completed successfully.The wound was washed, and presented to the employee health for monitoring.

• Brand Name: MCKESSON MEDI-PAK PERFORMANCE SAFETY HYPODERMIC NEEDLE
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, ANTISTICK
• Manufacturer (Section D): TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; 124 east main avenue; laguna technopark; binan, ; RP
• Manufacturer (Section G): TERUMO PHILIPPINES CORPORATION; 124 east main avenue; laguna technopark; binan, laguna,, ; RP
• Manufacturer Contact: theresa mussaw ; 950 elkton blvd.; elkton, MD 21921 ; 8002837866
• MDR Report Key: 9568802
• MDR Text Key: 188362904
• Report Number: 3003902955-2019-00059
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MEG
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30612479178497
• UDI-Public: 30612479178497
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K051865
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,health profession
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 01/09/2020

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 01/09/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: 102-N18105S
• Device Lot Number: 180622B
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/11/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/22/2018
• 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