MAUDE Adverse Event Report: MEDLINE EXCELSIOR; SYRINGE, 10ML SALINE IN 10ML

Catalog Number EM-3513576

Device Problem Break (1069)

Patient Problem Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)

Event Date 02/17/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that the "piston rod broke during use" and "a minimal puncture wound occurred".To date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, or follow-up care associated with the reported problem/issue.In an abundance of caution, and in response to an fda 483 issued for cfn 1417592 on 22-jan-2024, this medwatch is being filed for the reported problem/issue.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the "piston rod broke during use" and "a minimal puncture wound occurred".

• Type of Device: SYRINGE, 10ML SALINE IN 10ML
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE EXCELSIOR; 1933 heck avenue; neptune NJ 07753
• Manufacturer Contact: danielle tognocchi ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093
• MDR Report Key: 18839764
• MDR Text Key: 337583597
• Report Number: 2027791-2024-00051
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Health Professional
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/05/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: No
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: EM-3513576
• Device Lot Number: 3140189
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 03/05/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other