MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 12ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK (NS); SYRINGE, PISTON

Model Number 8881112083

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

An investigation is currently underway.Upon completion, the results will be forwarded.

Event Description

The customer reported a 12cc monoject syringe was found with plastic fragments inside the barrel of the syringe.The plunger was in place.The customer stated the syringe had been used with water, but the fragments were too large to fit through the opening so they do not appear to have been introduced during use.No patient injury was reported.

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: health effect impact code was updated from 2199 to 2645.

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.One sample was received at the manufacturing site for the investigation.The sample was evaluated, and the reported issue was confirmed; plastic fragments were observed inside the barrel.The plastic fragments inhibit actuation of the plunger; when fully actuated the point of the rubber tip is at the 0 ml graduation mark with the distal side of the rubber tip reaching the 1.8ml mark.The plastic fragments found in the barrel are consistent with a crushed part and are most likely the remnants of a crushed barrel that occurred during the molding process.The fragments were likely inserted into the barrel during part transfer.During the assembly process (ram), a sensor detecting the position of the plunger should have rejected the part as the plunger would not be fully seated; however, it¿s possible that the plunger was actuated enough that the sensor detected the plunger and did not reject the part.Statistical sampling is used to detect this type of issue.The manufacturing and complaint review did not find any similar failure modes.Therefore, it is likely that the sample represents a one-time event.Based on all available information, a corrective action is not applicable at this time.Functional testing and visual inspections are performed according to our current quality standards and inspection procedures.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: 12ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK (NS)
• Type of Device: SYRINGE, PISTON
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 815 tek drive; crystal lake IL 60039 9002
• MDR Report Key: 11925926
• MDR Text Key: 262200765
• Report Number: 1424643-2021-00604
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521010895
• UDI-Public: 10884521010895
• 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,Followup
• Report Date: 08/18/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/02/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: No Information
• Device Model Number: 8881112083
• Device Catalogue Number: 8881112083
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/26/2021
• Patient Sequence Number: 1