MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. INTROCAN SAFETY®; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THE

Catalog Number 4251644-020

Device Problem Break (1069)

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

Event Date 02/20/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

As reported by the user facility: it was reported that the introcan safety pur 20g, 1.1x32mm-us while being used on a patient were "bendy" during insertion on patient and shattered during use.The emergency department has reported that the 20-gauge introscan safety iv catheter lot number 0061864777 has been kinking in patients during the catheter insertion and occasionally shredding when pulling the needle out of the catheter.No injury reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number: (b)(4).The investigation is ongoing at this time.A follow up will be submitted when the investigation results become available.

Manufacturer Narrative

This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).Fifty-nine (59) unused samples were provided for investigation.The provided 59 samples were visually evaluated, and no product deviation was noted.The defect is not confirmed.Retained units were evaluated and passed the internal testing.A review of the discrepancy management system (dsms) database was performed for the reported lot number and no abnormalities or non-conformances were noted during the in process or final product inspection.Additionally, review of the batch history records was also performed for the reported lot number and no non-conformances or deviations were noted during the manufacturing process or final inspections.We will maintain this report for further references and continue to monitor other reports for similar occurrences.If any additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.

• Brand Name: INTROCAN SAFETY®
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THE
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown PA 18109
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 18823286
• MDR Text Key: 336750581
• Report Number: 2523676-2024-00237
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964398971
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964398971
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K020785
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/07/2024

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: 4251644-020
• Device Lot Number: 0061864777
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/20/2024
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/02/2024
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: Not provided
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/07/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/26/2023
• 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