MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 60ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP; SYRINGE, PISTON

Model Number 1186000777

Device Problem Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Patient Involvement (2645)

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The complainant indicated that the device will not be returned for evaluation.Therefore, a failure analysis is not available, and we are not able to determine the relationship between this device, and the cause for this event.If additional information or the sample is received, the investigation will be reopened, and responded to accordingly.

Event Description

The customer reported there is a piece of plastic inside the syringe barrel.

Manufacturer Narrative

Updated section h6 patient from 2199-no consequences or impact to patient to 2645-no patient involvement based on additional information provided by the initial reporter on (b)(6) 2020 which stated that the issue was found during prep prior to patient use.

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record review could not be performed because a lot number was not received with the complaint.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to the release of product.Samples were not received for the investigation.However, one representative photo was provided.The photo showed a closeup of a portion of the syringe with the plunger drawn back.Within the syringe, a large piece of plastic material was observed.Without the return of the physical sample, a more complete investigation could not be performed to the full extent and the reported condition could not be confirmed to be manufacturing-related.If a sample is received at a later date, the complaint will be reopened, and the investigation will be updated accordingly.The following control mechanisms are in place to prevent the occurrence and acceptance of the reported condition during the molding, printing, assembly, and packaging processes, and to ensure components and finished product meet all quality inspection standards during the syringe assembly process.The manufacturing site maintains material verification processes.The raw materials must pass an inspection and certification review before release to the floor for production.The manufacture of all molded components is conducted within a validated process inside a controlled manufacturing area.The critical dimensions of the molded components are gauged to ensure molded components meet dimensional specifications and are visually and physically tested for adherence to the quality inspection standard.If problems were detected during processing, non-conforming product would be identified and segregated.Molding, printing, assembly, and packaging machine maintenance requirements are documented.Records of maintenance activities are maintained.Personnel are trained and certified in the operation of the molding, printing, assembly, and packaging equipment.Personnel are trained and certified in the process of product evaluation and documentation requirements.During manufacturing, process inspectors inspect product at periodic intervals to ensure it meets acceptable quality limits.Process inspectors are required to conduct visual and physical evaluations at prescribed intervals and cannot release product unless the required aql has been met per the specification.Procedures and standard work instructions exist for the set-up, operation, and maintenance of the molding machines and assembly machines.Cleaning and maintenance requirements are defined and implemented to ensure continuing process capability.Various validated detection units such as a rubber tip detection unit, plunger detection unit, barrel blow-out probe, and print tape break detectors are in place and verified at prescribed intervals to verify functionality.Air pressure for blow-over tubes is monitored and adjusted when necessary.All lots and shop orders are visually and physically inspected to the quality inspection standard and the statistical sampling must meet the acceptable quality limit requirements during the molding and assembly process.Operators are instructed to inspect all product used for regrinding activities for potential contaminants such as color, rubber tips, cannula, or inclusions to assure it is clean before regrinding.A lot cannot be released unless it passes specification requirements.This syringe is intended to be a single use syringe and not qualified as a prefill syringe.As part of continuous improvements, a quality alert will be distributed to all appropriate production, quality, and engineering representatives to heighten awareness of the reported condition.No further corrective actions are applicable at this time.Functional testing and visual inspections are being performed according to our current quality standards and inspection procedures.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: 60ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, PISTON
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 1222 sherwood rd; norfolk NE 68701
• MDR Report Key: 10721898
• MDR Text Key: 212594475
• Report Number: 1915484-2020-01196
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521010864
• UDI-Public: 10884521010864
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: distributor,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 02/05/2021

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 Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 1186000777
• Device Catalogue Number: 1186000777
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2020
• Initial Date FDA Received: 10/22/2020
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 10/19/2020; 10/19/2020
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 11/03/2020; 02/05/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1