Catalog Number 300223 |
Device Problem
Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/02/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported that 150 50 ml bd plastipak¿ luer-lok¿ syringes experienced a molding defect with sharp protrusions.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: we present the defects found on the 50 ml syringes.The whole lot had a streak on the upper portion of the plunger.Metallic colored particles were found on 150 plungers.
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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: 2021-09-27.H6: investigation summary: samples and photos received for investigation, upon visual inspection of the pictures sent, it can be observed black foreign matter with a small size, in the plunger of the syringes.Pictures also show that this foreign matter can be removed.No foreign matter has been found in the samples sent once the syringes were inspected.No grease has been found in the device and the plunger do not have any greasy remain of foreign matter when it is touched.Foreign matter noticed in the pictures cannot be identified with evidence.A device history review was performed for reported lot 2008340, no deviations or non-conformances were identified during the manufacturing process that could have contributed to this issue.Manufacturing for this product is performed in a clean room which is kept under a positive pressure to reduce the chance of foreign matter.The assembly station has a de-ionizer and vacuum system used to remove any particles inside the barrel.Final products in this manufacturing line, for this reference are sampled and they are subjected to visual and functional inspections during the different manufacturing sub-processes according to procedures.The areas where pieces run in manufacturing area are protected to avoid damage on the product and reduce particles from generating.Possible root cause is associated with the assembly process.
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Event Description
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It was reported that 150 50 ml bd plastipak¿ luer-lok¿ syringes experienced a molding defect with sharp protrusions.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: we present the defects found on the 50 ml syringes.The whole lot had a streak on the upper portion of the plunger.Metallic colored particles were found on 150 plungers.
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