MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON UNSPECIFIED BD INSULIN SYRINGE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Pain (1994)

Event Date 06/19/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A catalog and lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.(b)(4).Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.Investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.If samples are received in the future the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.Unable to perform dhr check for needle pain and leakage due to unknown lot number.Investigation conclusion: bd was not able to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure as no samples or photos were returned.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored monthly.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Root cause description: root cause cannot be determined at this time as the issue is unconfirmed as no samples or photos were returned.Rationale: based on the investigation, no additional investigation and no capa is required at this time.

Event Description

Material no.Unknown, batch no.Unknown.It was reported that during use of the unspecified bd¿ insulin syringe the consumer stated that when he has used the syringes they are painful and the insulin leaks out at the injection site.The date/time is unknown when this took place, but the consumer stated it was about a year ago.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: consumer called back and stated that he used 6mm syringes in the past, about one year ago and the needles hurt during injection and insulin leaked out of the injection site after injection.Consumer said he uses the same needle at least 4 times and he injects without pinching up and immediately removes the needle from the site after the injection.

• Brand Name: UNSPECIFIED BD INSULIN SYRINGE
• Type of Device: INSULIN SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: brett wilko ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 8778137
• MDR Text Key: 150708883
• Report Number: 2243072-2019-01374
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 06/26/2019

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?: Yes
• Device Operator: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 06/19/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 07/10/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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
• Patient Outcome(s): Other