MAUDE Adverse Event Report: CAREFUSION, INC PARACERVICAL PUD TRAY CONTROL SYRINGE; SET, ANESTHESIA, PARACERVICAL

Model Number 4540A

Device Problem Material Twisted/Bent (2981)

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

Event Date 01/18/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) initial emdr submission.A follow up emdr will be submitted if additional information becomes available.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that needles were bent and would not allow medication to be injected into patient.Details of complaint (reported issue): our physician(s) opened a carefusion ¿paracervical/pudendal block tray¿ lot#: 0001356845 exp#: 2025/03/21 and when they did they noticed that the 20g x 6¿ (15.2cm) needle with spacer had a 30 degree bend at the cuff.In addition to the bend, she was able to draw up medication with the needle/syringe, but the syringe wouldn't allow the medication to be injected into the patient.At the time the physician put the tray to the side and opened 2 more, all of which had the same issue, so they initially thought it might be a design change of the tray, but when they realized that all three syringes wouldn't allow for medication to be injected there was an issue.Patient injury: no.Per email (b)(6) 2022.I did have the discussion with the physicians that were involved in the incident, and there was a delay in providing pain relief to a patient for approx.10 minutes, as the syringe/needle wasn't working properly with the bend, as well as the time it took to open additional packages and set them up repeatedly.I do have the box of samples, and photos if you need them, i am waiting on the arrival of a new batch as the batch i currently have all from the same box.How will i go about returning them to you? thanks again.

Event Description

It was reported that needles were bent and would not allow medication to be injected into patient.Details of complaint (reported issue): our physician(s) opened a carefusion ¿paracervical/pudendal block tray¿ lot#: 0001356845 exp#: 2025/03/21 and when they did they noticed that the 20g x 6¿ (15.2cm) needle with spacer had a 30 degree bend at the cuff.In addition to the bend, she was able to draw up medication with the needle/syringe, but the syringe wouldn¿t allow the medication to be injected into the patient.At the time the physician put the tray to the side and opened 2 more, all of which had the same issue, so they initially thought it might be a design change of the tray, but when they realized that all three syringes wouldn¿t allow for medication to be injected there was an issue.Patient injury: no.Per email 25-jan-2022: i did have the discussion with the physicians that were involved in the incident, and there was a delay in providing pain relief to a patient for approx.10 minutes, as the syringe/needle wasn¿t working properly with the bend, as well as the time it took to open additional packages and set them up repeatedly.I do have the box of samples, and photos if you need them, i am waiting on the arrival of a new batch as the batch i currently have all from the same box.How will i go about returning them to you? thanks again.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4) follow-up emdr for device evaluation: eleven physical samples in the original unopened package of lot 0001356845 were returned to our quality team for investigation.Through visual inspection, it was observed that three (3) of the returned samples inner needle were bent at the top therefore the reported failure was confirmed.A review of the internal manufacturing device record and raw material history files for the lot 0001356845 was performed and no recorded quality problems or rejections related to this incident were found, all procedural and functional requirements for product release have been met.The quality tests performed were also reviewed.Dimensional, functional, and visual testing is performed to the needles to ensure the needles are free of damages that could affect the functional quality of the product.Based on the available information we are not able to identify a root cause at this time.An awareness on this complaint and re-training provided to personnel.Complaints received for this device and defect will continue to be monitored for future occurrences.H3 other text : see manufacturer.

• Brand Name: PARACERVICAL PUD TRAY CONTROL SYRINGE
• Type of Device: SET, ANESTHESIA, PARACERVICAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): CAREFUSION, INC; zona franca las americas; santo domingo
• Manufacturer (Section G): CAREFUSION, INC; zona franca las americas; santo domingo
• Manufacturer Contact: anna wehrheim ; 75 n. fairview drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 13442142
• MDR Text Key: 287528113
• Report Number: 9680904-2022-00005
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: HEE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10885403143243
• UDI-Public: (01)10885403143243
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 03/23/2022

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 Model Number: 4540A
• Device Catalogue Number: 4540A
• Device Lot Number: 0001356845
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/18/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 02/03/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 03/23/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 03/23/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other