MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD POSIFLUSH¿ IV FLUSH SOLUTION SODIUM CHLORIDE; INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER

Model Number 306546

Device Problem Partial Blockage (1065)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 12/02/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.Investigation summary: as no physical sample, picture sample, or lot number was provided for evaluation by our quality engineer team, a complete investigation could not be performed.There are current quality controls in place to detect this type of product malfunction during the production process.Based on the limited investigation results, a cause for the reported incident could not be determined.Examination of the product involved may provide clarification as to the cause for the reported failure.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

Event Description

It was reported that bd posiflush¿ iv flush solution sodium chloride had a difficult to move plunger.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported by the consumer the plunger is stopping during the injection.".

• Brand Name: BD POSIFLUSH¿ IV FLUSH SOLUTION SODIUM CHLORIDE
• Type of Device: INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER
• 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: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 13120562
• MDR Text Key: 286563267
• Report Number: 1911916-2021-01305
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903065463
• UDI-Public: 30382903065463
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K003553
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 12/14/2021

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: Other
• Device Model Number: 306546
• Device Catalogue Number: 306546
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/03/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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