It was reported that the syringe "popped off" during use.The reporting facility indicated that the syringe was being used for "aspiration" at the time of the reported disconnection and that staff members were exposed to "splashing blood." to date, no information has been received to indicate that a user or a patient experienced a death, serious injury, medical intervention, follow-up care, or other adverse health impact associated with the reported problem/issue.The reporting facility provided the needleless connectors that they typically used, however, no syringe sample was returned.Testing was performed using syringes from stock.When the syringes were fully engaged with the facility's needleless connectors, no disconnection was noted.In the event that a syringe is not fully engaged to a connector, disconnection may occur.Additionally, instructions for this item indicate it is for "for iv flush only" and the reporting facility was improperly using the item for aspiration.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.If additional relevant information becomes available a supplemental medwatch will be filed.
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