Catalog Number 383519 |
Device Problem
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
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Patient Problem
Extravasation (1842)
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Event Date 11/28/2023 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that bd nexiva leaked past the septum during iv insertion.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: i have another defective iv in my office.A nurse was placing an 18ga nexiva 1.25in iv catheter in a patient when the butterfly portion of the iv started pouring blood.This occurred after the needle portion had been removed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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No additional information.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: received one used catheter assembly of an 18gx1.25in nexiva device single port from lot 3059789 for the investigation of this complaint.A gross visual inspection shows there is blood beyond the canister and primary second appear damage.These damages are evidence to the leakage that was reported by the customer.Microscopic inspection of the device revealed that the primary septum was seated correctly on the canister.The canister and primary septum were removed from the winged adapter to allow for a clear inspection of the components.Removing the canister showed that the primary septum is seated correctly though a space between the canister and the septum can be observed.The space is created by a damage at the lip of the septum.A damage that certainly allowed the blood to leak.The type of damage to the canister as seen on this unit may occur during manufacturing while assembling the canister and septum together or when inserting the canister/septum assembly into the winged adapter due to misalignment or damaged tooling/grippers.During manufacturing, operators perform leak testing and inspections for damaged components per the sampling and quality control plan to mitigate the occurrence of this defect.The appropriate manufacturing personnel were notified of this complaint.The dhr for lot 3059789 has been reviewed.No related quality issues or process deviations were found.Investigation conclusion(s): the defect of ¿leakage at septum¿ was confirmed.Probable root cause: manufacturing.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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