BECTON DICKINSON, S.A. 10 ML BD POSIFLUSH¿ SP PRE-FILLED FLUSH SYRINGE NACL 0.9%; SALINE FLUSH
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Catalog Number 306575 |
Device Problem
Patient-Device Incompatibility (2682)
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Patient Problem
Erythema (1840)
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Event Date 11/26/2018 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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(b)(6).A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after the customer used a 10 ml bd posiflush¿ sp pre-filled flush syringe nacl 0.9%, the patient developed red spots in the face, on the thorax, and lower extremities.The patient was admitted with a referral from a general practitioner.No other medical intervention information was reported.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: no photos or samples were returned for evaluation.A bhr for the reported batch was conducted confirming this was released according to defined specifications and requirements including sterilization and final lab testing.There were no qn's or issues associated with batch #7124237.There is no documentation for any issue affecting the saline solution, which could be related to the reported issue.All inspections performed from filling to case pack were acceptable.Controls in place at manufacturing site have been reviewed and found acceptable including: bioburden tested during week days (monday to friday).Overkill sterilization process.The sterilization process is challenged and re-qualified annually.Environmental testing within the filling area on a weekly basis.The solution is filtered twice before it is filled in syringes (note: once when transferring to the hold tank and again at the fill machine).Endotoxin testing is performed daily.Bioburden testing on the components used to assemble the syringes, performed during week days.Continuous online monitoring of the wfi water quality (note: this is for toc and conductivity, not microbial requirements).Bioburden and endotoxin testing of the usp purified water and wfi systems, performed during week days.Weekly endotoxin testing of the pure steam system.The saline solution lots #7117195 and #7117198 have also been reviewed: no problems, defects or qn related to the reported issue were found.The evaluation did not reveal any specific circumstances, from manufacturing process, that could explain the described complaint.Not possible to determine a root cause.Since the defect is not confirmed and this is the first complaint received for this defect, no actions are required.This log number and incident will be monitored for identification of emerging trends and for future occurrence in order to driving appropriate corrective and preventive actions.
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Event Description
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It was reported that after the customer used a 10 ml bd posiflush¿ sp pre-filled flush syringe nacl 0.9%, the patient developed red spots in the face, on the thorax, and lower extremities.The patient was admitted with a referral from a general practitioner.No other medical intervention information was reported.
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