MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD POSIFLUSH NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306595

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 01/23/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).Investigation summary: a device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided lot number 216397.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to this defect and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As a sample was unavailable for return, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.Based on the investigation results, an exact cause for this incident could not be identified.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.Our quality team will continue to monitor the manufacturing process for this defect and other emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe plunger was damaged.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from chinese to english: "the patient was admitted to the hospital 3 days after finding a anterior neck mass.On (b)(6) 2021, he underwent general anesthesia for most thyroidectomy.After the operation, he was given symptomatic treatment with fluid infusion.When nurse (b)(6) gave the flushing catheter on (b)(6) 2020, he found the flush's plunger rod was damaged and could not be used, so it was reported to the doctor on duty to immediately replace the flush with a new one and explain to the patient to eliminate doubts, and it did not adversely affect the treatment of the patient.".

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SALINE VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 11362094
• MDR Text Key: 233039924
• Report Number: 1911916-2021-00147
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CH
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: foreign,other,user facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/10/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 07/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 306595
• Device Lot Number: 0216397
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/26/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/22/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2020
• 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