MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL SYRINGE 3ML SALINE 3ML FILL; SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH

Model Number	306544
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Failure to Deliver (2338)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Insufficient Information (4580)
Date of Event	06/26/2020
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter additional phone#: (b)(6).Investigation summary: "a device history record review was performed for provided lot number 0043481.The review did not reveal any detected quality issues during the production process that could have contributed to this reported incident.To aid in the investigation of this incident, 1 physical sample and 2 picture samples were received for evaluation by our quality team.Through examination of the sample, the syringes had no tip cap and was tested for sustaining force and the result was within specification and the reported defect was not observed.Based on the investigation results, a cause for this reported incident could not be identified.Further action has not been determined necessary at this time.Our quality team will continue to monitor the manufacturing process for this defect and other emerging trends.".
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that one bd saline vascular access flush had difficult plunger movement during use.The following was reported by the initial reporter: "it was reported that staff is having issues priming/flushing.Per attached note on bag: trifurcate not flushing had to go through couple before one worked.Please advise what additional information is needed.".

• Brand Name: SYRINGE 3ML SALINE 3ML FILL
• Common Device Name: SALINE, VASCULAR ACCESS FLUSH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• MDR Report Key: 10657204
• Report Number: 1911916-2020-00939
• Device Sequence Number: 3259263
• Product Code: NGT
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903065449
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903065449
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: KS
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K161552
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: health professional,other,use
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 09/24/2020

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 01/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 306544
• Device Catalogue Number: 306544
• Device Lot Number: 0043481
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/21/2020
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/15/2020
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/09/2020
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other