| Model Number |
22003E-07 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Complete Blockage (1094)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
04/04/2022
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the bd alaris smartsite extension set experienced no blood return and inability to flush the extension set.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: she reported that they are experiencing no blood return and unable to flush this extension set.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Device expiration date: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.Device manufacture date: unknown.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: no photo or product was returned by the customer.The customer complaint ¿complaint¿ could not be verified because no sample was returned.A definitive root cause for the customer's experience could not be determined as no sample was returned of the returned needle-free connector (smartsite).Following a small number of similar reports, bd has conducted an in-depth investigation to identify any potential contributing factors for occlusion of this nature.The investigation has determined that a potential contributor could be the result of an insufficient amount of fluorosilicone having been injected into the piston during the assembly process.Fluorosilicone is a lubricant used to ensure proper functioning of the needle-free connector when activated.A trend for this occlusion issue has been identified for this product line.A capa (corrective action preventative action) 1998036 has been initiated, and a team has been assembled in order to investigate the issue.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the bd alaris smartsite extension set experienced no blood return and inability to flush the extension set.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: she reported that they are experiencing no blood return and unable to flush this extension set.
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