MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION EXTENSION SETS WITH ONE-LINK NEEDLE-FREE LV CONNECTOR; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number 7N8378

Device Problems Packaging Problem (3007); Material Split, Cut or Torn (4008)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/09/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter phone no.(b)(6).Device manufacturer address 1: (b)(6).Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

Event Description

It was reported that two (2) one-link non-dehp standard bore catheter extension sets had sterile packaging issues.During setup/preparation, it was discovered the two sets were received conjoined.This issue was further described as half of one set was protruding outside of its sterile packaging and was within the packaging of the second set.The tubing of the set that was between the two packages was also cut.This event was identified during setup/preparation prior to patient use.There was no patient involvement.No additional information is available.

Manufacturer Narrative

Additional information was added to d9, h3, h4 and h6.H10: two (2) actual samples were received for evaluation.Visual inspection was performed using the naked eye which observed that one set passed through the package into another package.The exposed tubing was cut.The cause of the cut was from the blades on the packaging machine.The reported conditions were verified.The cause of the conditions were due to improper packaging operation during manufacturing.A nonconformance has been opened to address the product placement issue.A batch review was conducted and there were no deviations found related to this reported condition during the manufacture of this lot.Should additional relevant information become available, a supplemental report will be submitted.

• Brand Name: EXTENSION SETS WITH ONE-LINK NEEDLE-FREE LV CONNECTOR
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BAXTER HEALTHCARE CORPORATION; deerfield IL
• MDR Report Key: 11617016
• MDR Text Key: 243928735
• Report Number: 1416980-2021-01888
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00085412091792
• UDI-Public: (01)00085412091792
• Combination Product (y/n): Y
• PMA/PMN Number: K132734
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,foreig
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/11/2021

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: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 7N8378
• Device Lot Number: R19L04163
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/13/2021
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 03/10/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 04/05/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/11/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1