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

Model Number EMZE010001

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

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

Event Date 11/14/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

It was reported that there is a discoloration of the saline inside the syringe.In addition, there is orange residue on inside/bottom of the syringe.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.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 there is a discoloration of the saline inside the syringe.In addition, there is orange residue on inside/bottom of the syringe.

• Type of Device: SYRINGE, 10ML SALINE IN 10ML
• Manufacturer (Section D): MEDLINE INDUSTRIES LP; three lakes drive; northfield IL 60093 2753
• Manufacturer Contact: jeffrey de torres ; three lakes drive; northfield, IL 60093-2753
• MDR Report Key: 19177005
• MDR Text Key: 341586210
• Report Number: 2027791-2024-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: NGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 20363807100019
• UDI-Public: 20363807100019
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 04/24/2024

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 Model Number: EMZE010001
• Device Lot Number: 3141572
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 11/22/2022
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/22/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/24/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other