Catalog Number 24301-0007T |
Device Problem
Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 02/25/2022 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Event Description
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It was reported that the bd alaris low sorbing extension set had foreign matter on the filter 8 times.The following information was provided by the client: "the smooth side of the filter contains small black specks.Concern for contamination.Attempted to clean the outside of the tubing with an alcohol wipe but did not remove specks.(#8 total infusion sets found with specks)".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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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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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: 2022-03-07.H6: investigation summary: seven samples were received for quality investigation.The customer complaint of foreign matter was verified by visual inspection.Examination of the samples received indicate small pieces of foreign matter visible on the smooth side of the filter component.Further investigation of the filter component under magnification shows that the small pieces of foreign matter to be on the filter media or within the polymer housing of the filter.A device history record review for model 24301-0007t lot number 21105034 was performed.The search showed that a total of (b)(4) in 1 lot number was built on 02oct2021.There were no quality notifications issued for the failure mode reported by the customer during the production build of this set.The root cause of the issue is that the foreign matter was introduced during the construction of the filter component.Based on the investigation finding that the foreign matter exists inside of the filter and the infusion sets were not used prior to the investigation, the root cause can only be traced to the manufacturing of the filter component.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the bd alaris low sorbing extension set had foreign matter on the filter 8 times.The following information was provided by the client: "the smooth side of the filter contains small black specks.Concern for contamination.Attempted to clean the outside of the tubing with an alcohol wipe but did not remove specks.(#8 total infusion sets found with specks)".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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