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

Model Number 306546

Device Problem Complete Blockage (1094)

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

Event Date 06/16/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Investigation summary: it was reported the syringes will not dispense.As a sample was not returned, a thorough sample investigation could not be completed.It could be possible that the customer is getting some products that are towards the high specification limit and are related to the symptom reported by the customer since they require extra force than normal to expel the solution.A device history record review was completed for provided material number 306546, lot number 0175541.The review did not reveal any detected quality issues during the production of this lot that could have contributed to the reported defect.Previous investigations have revealed that improper silicone application within the syringe barrel can create plunger resistance.Several quality initiatives have been implemented on our manufacturing line to ensure that the silicone application is properly applied during the manufacturing process.Additionally, a monitoring program is also in place to verify the silicone is uniformly applied to the syringe barrel.Based on the investigation and with no sample analysis the symptom reported by the customer could not be confirmed.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 the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe was clogged.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it was reported by the distributor that the syringes will not dispense.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd posiflush¿ normal saline syringe was clogged.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it was reported by the distributor that the syringes will not dispense.

Manufacturer Narrative

The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for eval yes, d9: returned to manufacturer on: 19-jul-2022.H6: investigation summary it was reported the syringes will not dispense.To aid in the investigation, one sealed shelf box with thirty samples were received for evaluation by our quality team.A visual inspection was performed and no defects or imperfections were observed.The samples were then tested for sustaining force, which is the force applied to the plunger rod while moving downwards when expelling the saline solution, and all results were within specification.It could be possible that the customer is getting some products that are towards the high specification limit and are related to the symptom reported by the customer since they require extra force than normal to expel the solution.A device history record review was completed for provided material number 306546, lot number 01263817.The review did not reveal any detected quality issues during the production of this lot that could have contributed to the reported defect.Previous investigations have revealed that improper silicone application within the syringe barrel can create plunger resistance.Several quality initiatives have been implemented on our manufacturing line to ensure that the silicone application is properly applied during the manufacturing process.Additionally, a monitoring program is also in place to verify the silicone is uniformly applied to the syringe barrel.Based on the investigation and with the returned sample analysis the symptom reported by the customer could not be confirmed.H3 other text : see h10.

• 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: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 15033649
• MDR Text Key: 304622404
• Report Number: 1911916-2022-00351
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• 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,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/20/2022

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: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 05/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 306546
• Device Catalogue Number: 306546
• Device Lot Number: 0175541
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/16/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/15/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 07/20/2022
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 07/25/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/23/2020
• 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