MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON INDUSTRIAS CIRURGICAS, LTDA. BD INSYTE¿ AUTOGUARD¿ IV CATHETER; INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER

Catalog Number 38183314

Device Problem Retraction Problem (1536)

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

Event Date 09/20/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ iv catheter needle would not retract when the safety device button was pressed.This occurred with 5 catheters.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from portuguese: "i report 5 cases of catheter number 20 that did not work safety valve to protect the needle.Nursing activates the white button and does not trigger the safety device.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary: a physical sample was not available for investigation but bd was provided with a photo of the issue for evaluation.Our quality engineer reviewed the provided photo but could only identify an empty blister package with the product lot labeled at the top of the package.The actual device or defect were not visible.Therefore, based off the provided photo the engineer was unable to verify the reported defect.For a more thorough investigation a physical sample or photo of the actual defect would be required.The manufacturing facility has been notified of this incident and the findings.A review of the device history record was completed for sub-assembly #(b)(4) lot 2088487 manufactured from 20-apr-2022 to 29-apr-2022 used in complaint lot 2181472.The batch was analyzed for "needle retraction" and ¿part activation¿ tests, and there was evidence of activation failure records that may be related to the reported defect.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ iv catheter needle would not retract when the safety device button was pressed.This occurred with 5 catheters.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from portuguese: "i report 5 cases of catheter number 20 that did not work safety valve to protect the needle.Nursing activates the white button and does not trigger the safety device.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The following fields were updated due to additional information: d10: device available for eval: yes.D10: returned to manufacturer on: 13-jan-2023.H6: investigation summary: bd received five unused insyte autoguard 20 gauge devices from lot 2181472 for evaluation.A review of the device history record was performed for the reported lot and no quality issues were found during production.Our quality engineer visually inspected the returned units and observed no visible deformities.Next, the engineer attempted to retract each needle and observed no issues with the retractions.Therefore, based off the visual inspection and testing the engineer was unable to verify the reported defect.Unfortunately, since there were no defects found during inspection a definitive root cause could not be determined.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd insyte¿ autoguard¿ iv catheter needle would not retract when the safety device button was pressed.This occurred with 5 catheters.The following information was provided by the initial reporter, translated from portuguese: "i report 5 cases of catheter number 20 that did not work safety valve to protect the needle.Nursing activates the white button and does not trigger the safety device.".

• Brand Name: BD INSYTE¿ AUTOGUARD¿ IV CATHETER
• Type of Device: INTRAVASCULAR CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON INDUSTRIAS CIRURGICAS, LTDA.; ave. pres.juscelino kubitschek; 273 francisco bernardino; juiz de fora
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON INDUSTRIAS CIRURGICAS, LTDA.; ave. pres.juscelino kubitschek; 273 francisco bernardino; juiz de fora
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 15588016
• MDR Text Key: 307042477
• Report Number: 9610048-2022-00122
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903818334
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903818334
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: BR
• PMA/PMN Number: K201075
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,Distributor
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date: 01/19/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/12/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 38183314
• Device Lot Number: 2181472
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/19/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/11/2022
• 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