MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number 328421

Device Problem Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)

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

Event Date 06/23/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that while using the bd ultra-fine¿ insulin syringe it leaked.The following was received by the initial reporter: verbatim: on (b)(6) 2023, the patient went to hospital due to diabetes, and his blood sugar was 27.8 mml/l after measurement.Ordinary insulin 5u subcutaneous injection was given to the patient based on the doctor's advice before lunch.When drawing out the liquid medicine, the liquid medicine leaked from the connection between the rubber stopper and the body of the needle tube.Immediately replacing it with a new disposable sterile insulin syringe and explaining to the patient and the family members.The incident did not cause harm to the patient.

Event Description

It ws reported that while using the bd ultra-fine¿ insulin syringe it leaked.The following was received by the initial reporter: verbatim: on june 23rd, 2023, the patient went to hospital due to diabetes, and his blood sugar was 27.8 mml/l after measurement.Ordinary insulin 5u subcutaneous injection was given to the patient based on the doctor's advice before lunch.When drawing out the liquid medicine, the liquid medicine leaked from the connection between the rubber stopper and the body of the needle tube.Immediately replacing it with a new disposable sterile insulin syringe and explaining to the patient and the family members.The incident did not cause harm to the patient.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.This is the 1st complaint for the reported lot number.A review of the manufacturing records was performed, and no non-conformances were raised in association with this type of event for this lot.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.If samples are received in the future the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.Based on the above, no additional investigation and no corrective/preventative action (capa) or situational analysis (sa) is required at this time.

• Brand Name: BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE
• Type of Device: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE; 1329 west highway 6; holdrege NE 68949
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE; 1329 west highway 6; holdrege NE 68949
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17435996
• MDR Text Key: 320884403
• Report Number: 1920898-2023-00493
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• 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
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/09/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 328421
• Device Lot Number: 1229338
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/12/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/01/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/09/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/24/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/17/2021
• 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