Catalog Number 381044 |
Device Problem
Adverse Event Without Identified Device or Use Problem (2993)
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Patient Problem
Bacterial Infection (1735)
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Event Date 11/22/2021 |
Event Type
Injury
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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.Initial reporter city: (b)(6).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 the bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ bc shielded iv catheter was involved with a patient experiencing infection without a reported device defect/malfunction.There was no report of medical intervention.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: device implicated in the lymphangitis that occurred recently.No medical intervention was needed.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated due to additional information: d.9.Device available for eval?: yes.D.9.Returned to manufacturer on: 12/16/2021.H.6.Investigation: our quality engineer inspected the sample submitted for evaluation.Bd received one unit which was inspected for any defects that could cause an infection or irritation to the patient.A microscopic inspection of the catheter tip was performed and found to be within specification.The catheter tubing was also inspected for any defects and no abnormalities or defects were found.Finally sterilization and lubrication records were reviewed and no quality issues or process deviations were found.Irritation or infection may also be affected by the sterility of the product in regard to package integrity and site sterility.Without the package for investigation, the package integrity could not be inspected.Additionally, site sterility cannot be determined without being present during venipuncture.As the returned unit was found to be within specifications, bd was unable to confirm the reported defect.A device history record review showed no non-conformance's associated with this issue during the production of this batch.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ bc shielded iv catheter was involved with a patient experiencing infection without a reported device defect/malfunction.There was no report of medical intervention.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: device implicated in the lymphangitis that occurred recently.No medical intervention was needed.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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