MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 12ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP; SYRINGE, PISTON

Model Number 1181200777

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 05/13/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The incident sample has been received and is being forwarded to the manufacturing plant for evaluation.When the investigation is complete or if additional information pertinent to the incident is obtained, a follow-up report will be submitted.As part of our manufacturing process, all device history records are reviewed and approved by quality, prior to release of product.

Event Description

The customer reported they have found contamination in and on the syringes.It appears to be black or green mold like and is found in the stock on a variety of floors.Additional information received stated the contamination is both inside and outside the syringe in the fluid path.

Manufacturer Narrative

The device history record (dhr) review showed that all acceptance criteria inspections per established sampling levels were within acceptable limits during the production process.A sample was received at the manufacturing facility for evaluation.A particulate was observed on the plunger (outside fluid path).The particulate is embedded in the plunger.The particulate was run through the metal detector and passed indicating that the particulate is non-ferrous and likely a brass shaving.The review of the dhr found that the plunger mold was set during production after repair.The tools used during repair are made of brass to avoid damaging the tool.After mold repair the tool was likely not thoroughly clean to remove any particulate and resulted in the reported condition.Therefore, the root cause is determined to be failure to properly clean following mold repair.Due to the human error nature of the root cause and to increase awareness of the occurrence of this issue, the sample will be added to a failure demonstration table visible to all manufacturing employees.Based on the information available and the investigation findings, additional actions are deemed unnecessary at this time.If additional information is received warranting further analysis, the investigation will be resumed.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: 12ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, PISTON
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 815 tek drive; crystal lake IL 60039 9002
• MDR Report Key: 11870132
• MDR Text Key: 252167873
• Report Number: 1424643-2021-00602
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521010000
• UDI-Public: 10884521010000
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 07/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/24/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 1181200777
• Device Catalogue Number: 1181200777
• Device Lot Number: 20M02563X
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/13/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1