MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL BD NEEDLE 26X1/2 RB; HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE

Catalog Number	305111
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/20/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd needle 26x1/2 rb, the device experienced a broken needle.This event occurred twice.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: caller reported that two of the needles broke when trying to fill the cartage with insulin.Number of occurrences - 2.Did the caller insert the needle into the cartridge and encounter fill resistance? no.Did issue cause any injury? no.Did customer require medical intervention? no.Is product available for return to bd? no.Resolution ¿ caller successfully filled a cartridge with insulin.No further tandem follow up is required.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.Investigation summary: as no physical sample, picture sample, or lot number was provided for evaluation by our quality engineer team, a complete investigation could not be performed.There are current quality controls in place to detect this type of product malfunction during the production process.Based on the limited investigation results, a cause for the reported incident could not be determined.Examination of the product involved may provide clarification as to the cause for the reported failure.Our quality team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

• Brand Name: BD NEEDLE 26X1/2 RB
• Common Device Name: HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL (BD WEST) MEDICAL SURGICAL; 1852 10th avenue; columbus NE 68601
• Manufacturer Contact: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 12905989
• Report Number: 1911916-2021-01194
• Device Sequence Number: 4956168
• Product Code: FMI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903051113
• UDI-Public: 00382903051113
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: ID
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K021475
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 11/11/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 305111
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/01/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/30/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Age: 23 YR
• Patient Sex: Male