Catalog Number 383516 |
Device Problem
Material Fragmentation (1261)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/02/2024 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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B3.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.An additional lot number was provided in this complaint for material number 383516.Lot # 3244630 mnf date sept 01, 2023 exp date aug 31, 2026.
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Event Description
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It was reported that bd nexiva 20 ga x 1 in single port are having issues with the catheter tip integrity.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "staff unable to properly place ivs, unable to pierce the skin due to the extra piece of plastic on the tip.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: received 140 from lot 3256822 and 20 units from lot 3244630 of 20gx1.00in nexiva device for the investigation of this complaint.A gross visual inspection shows that the units are sealed in their packaging with no physical defect.Per the customer verbatim, they experienced difficulty piercing the skin due to extra piece of plastic material on the tip of the units.The units were investigated using quality testing procedures.All the units from both lots were within specification.A visual observation showed no damage or defects at the catheter tip.A functional test to measure the forces from needle tip penetration, catheter tip penetration, and catheter drag revealed that the measurements were within specification.A device history record review showed no non-conformances associated with this issue during the production of this batch.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Investigation conclusion(s): the defect of catheter tip integrity was not confirmed.Probable root cause conclusion(s): not determined: a root cause cannot be determined in the absence of a confirmed defect.
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Event Description
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No additional information.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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