MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS BD CANNULA WITH SYRINGE INTERLINK® BLUNT TIP 3 ML; HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE

Catalog Number	303346
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/04/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 1 bd cannula with syringe interlink® blunt tip 3 ml had foreign matter in the fluid path.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: the consumer reported having some issues with the blunt plastic cannulas in that the nursing staff are using these to draw up medications from a vial and they are pushing part of the rubber stopper into the bottle.Event date: unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Medical 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.Medical device manufacture date: unknown.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that 1 bd cannula with syringe interlink® blunt tip 3 ml had foreign matter in the fluid path.The following information was provided by the initial reporter : the consumer reported having some issues with the blunt plastic cannulas in that the nursing staff are using these to draw up medications from a vial and they are pushing part of the rubber stopper into the bottle.Event date : unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: bd syringes with blunt plastic cannula are specifically designed for use with preslit injection sites.They are not compatible with other injection sites.This is not the intended use of this product, hypodermic needles designed to puncture vials would provide a proper application.Since no samples displaying the reported condition were received a potential root cause could not be defined and corrective actions are not necessary.It is likely based on description that this product is not being used for its intended application.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored monthly.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

• Brand Name: BD CANNULA WITH SYRINGE INTERLINK® BLUNT TIP 3 ML
• Common Device Name: HYPODERMIC SINGLE LUMEN NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS; route 7 and grace way; canaan CT 06018
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS; route 7 and grace way; canaan CT 06018
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14575847
• Report Number: 1213809-2022-00309
• Device Sequence Number: 14697845
• Product Code: FMI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903033461
• UDI-Public: 00382903033461
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CO
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974363
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/27/2022

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: 303346
• 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: 05/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/27/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/25/2022
• 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 Sex: Unknown