MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. PORTEX CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY (WITH NEEDLE SAFET; NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)

Catalog Number	4935MP-17
Medical Device Problem Code	Mechanical Problem (1384)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the epidural clamps disconnect even while still locked.No patient injury was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.No product sample was received; therefore, visual and functional testing could not be performed.The reported issue could not be confirmed as no product sample was received for evaluation.If the product is returned, the manufacturer will reopen this complaint for further investigation.Premarket (510k) number is unknown.This remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(6), as a result of warning letter cms# 617147.

• Brand Name: PORTEX CONTINUOUS EPIDURAL TRAY (WITH NEEDLE SAFET
• Common Device Name: NEEDLE, CONDUCTION, ANESTHETIC (W/WO INTRODUCER)
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer (Section G): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 10 bowman dr.; keene NH 03431
• Manufacturer Contact: jim vegel ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 15311590
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-16520
• Device Sequence Number: 16831226
• Product Code: BSP
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30351688068716
• UDI-Public: 30351688068716
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: AR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 08/29/2022

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: Health Professional
• Device Catalogue Number: 4935MP-17
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/12/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/29/2022
• 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
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown