MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON LUER-LOK; SYRINGE, PISTON

Lot Number 0015659

Device Problems Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem Insufficient Information (4580)

Event Date 03/17/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

The packaging of this 20ml luer lock syringe splits and rips when attempting to open and deliver the device to the sterile surgical field, contaminating the syringe.This is a sterile product however packaging does not allow the product to be removed in a way that maintains sterility.

• Brand Name: LUER-LOK
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, PISTON
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• MDR Report Key: 11588306
• MDR Text Key: 242994126
• Report Number: 11588306
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 03/19/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 03/30/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Lot Number: 0015659
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 03/19/2021
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 03/30/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1