MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD PRE-FILLED NORMAL SALINE SYRINGE; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Catalog Number 306593

Device Problem Short Fill (1575)

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

Event Date 03/09/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record review was completed by our quality engineer team for provided material number 306593 and lot number 1160539.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.There are quality controls currently in place to detect this type of defect during the production process.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.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.Based on the investigation and with no sample analysis the symptom reported by the customer could not be confirmed.We will continue monitoring the complaint trend for this product and symptom.With no sample analysis a probable root cause could not be offered.

Event Description

It was reported while using bd pre-filled normal saline syringe the fill volume.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: (b)(6) 2022 the nurse took out the flush and found that the liquid inside was less than 1ml.The nurse immediately replaced a new one and reported it immediately.

• Brand Name: BD PRE-FILLED 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: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14115977
• MDR Text Key: 289322524
• Report Number: 1911916-2022-00191
• 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: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/28/2022

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 306593
• Device Lot Number: 1160539
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/22/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/14/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/09/2021
• 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