MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON UNSPECIFIED BD ¿ SYRINGE; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Material Separation (1562)

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

Event Date 07/26/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that while using the unspecified bd ¿ syringe the plunger falls out of barrel.The following was received by the initial reporter: consumer stated, when she pulls on plunger prior to injection, the plunger falls out of barrel and she is unable to use it.

Manufacturer Narrative

B.3.Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Unknown manufacturer: there are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A catalog and lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in franklin lakes, nj has been listed in sections d.3.And g.1.And the franklin lakes fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.H3.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.Due to the batch being unknown, no dhr review can be completed.H3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that while using the unspecified bd ¿ syringe the plunger falls out of barrel.The following was received by the initial reporter: consumer stated, when she pulls on plunger prior to injection, the plunger falls out of barrel and she is unable to use it.

• Brand Name: UNSPECIFIED BD ¿ SYRINGE
• Type of Device: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17495512
• MDR Text Key: 320758977
• Report Number: 2243072-2023-01413
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 08/10/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 07/26/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 08/09/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/10/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 08/28/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: No
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1