Catalog Number 391349 |
Device Problems
Leak/Splash (1354); Material Separation (1562); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problems
Exposure to Body Fluids (1745); Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
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Event Date 05/31/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Initial reporter phone#: (b)(6).A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated, but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that neoflon 26ga 0.6mm od 19mm l separated during insertion on 100 occasions.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it hangs at the time of the puncture.The plastic part separates from the mandrel during insertion.The mandrain deviates.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated due to additional information: d10: device available for eval yes.D10: returned to manufacturer on: 2021-06-30.H6: investigation summary: three used samples were received by our quality team for evaluation.The samples were subjected to visual inspection and peelback was observed.A device history record review found no non-conformances associated with this issue during production of this batch.The probable root cause for peelback could be due to the tubing material.A trend for the peelback issue has been identified for this product line.The appropriate personnel have been notified of this complaint.We have funded a project to examine how to further increase the robustness of the bd neoflon device and prevent future occurrences of this type.As part of the action plan, changes to the catheter material and method of shaping the catheter tip are in the process of being implemented.Customer complaint trends will also continue to be evaluated on a monthly basis.Capa 81917 has been initiated.
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Event Description
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It was reported that neoflon 26ga 0.6mm od 19mm l separated during insertion on 100 occasions.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: it hangs at the time of the puncture.The plastic part separates from the mandrel during insertion.The mandrain deviates.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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