MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. JELCO; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS

Model Number 326310

Device Problem Defective Device (2588)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 04/01/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspection were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.One 24g via valve device, without blister packaging, was returned for analysis.The sample was visually examined under magnification for any potentially related non-conformances.The needle guard assembly displayed no evidence of any cannula od to nose id gaping that could potentially result in the reported leakage.Additionally, there was no evidence of blood pooling inside the guard component id.Initial visual examination of the catheter assembly did not reveal any unusual conditions that would cause the complaint.Pressure testing, using a water filled syringe, of the catheter assembly indicated no evidence of leakage in the catheter assembly.The seal component was gently removed from the catheter assembly for examination with no visible damage noted in the component id.Based on sample review, the complaint cannot be confirmed as a manufacturing nonconformance.No correction or corrective actions will be conducted by the manufacturing facility at this time.Complaint information will continue to be monitored.Operator of device unknown this remediation mdr was generated under protocol (b)(4), as a result of warning letter cms# (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the via valve iv leaked blood when needle retracted and removed from cannula.Blood leaked from iv site unexpectedly.No patient injury was reported.

• Brand Name: JELCO
• Type of Device: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS
• 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: 15454740
• MDR Text Key: 306164923
• Report Number: 3012307300-2022-19726
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 15019517078404
• UDI-Public: 15019517078404
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K160235
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 09/20/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/20/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Expiration Date: 12/29/2022
• Device Model Number: 326310
• Device Catalogue Number: 326310
• Device Lot Number: 4092157
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 04/12/2021
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/16/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/19/2021
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1