MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 22G X 0.5IN WITH Y-SITE; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The manufacturer has received the sample and is pending evaluation.Results are expected soon.A lot history review (lhr) review is not possible, as no manufacturing lot number has been provided by the complainant.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer "on 9/28 our team reported that a safestep huber needle was found to be cracked and leaking while in use.There was no harm to the patient.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, trend analysis, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of a leaking infusion set was confirmed and the cause is currently under investigation.The product returned for evaluation was one 19ga x 0.75" safestep safety infusion set.The returned product sample was evaluated and the following observations were made: ¿ a tear in the extension tube was seen at the interface of the proximal luer adapter the fracture surfaces of the damage contained striation-like patterns, radiating tear marks and material buckling which were indicative of flexural fatigue based failures, which may have been a contributing factor to the extension tubing damage.Repetitive mechanical stresses such as twisting and kinking may have contributed to the observed event; however, it appeared that additional unidentified factors also contributed.The device is a supplied component and the supplier has been notified of this event.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported by the customer "on 9/28 our team reported that a safestep huber needle was found to be cracked and leaking while in use.There was no harm to the patient.".

• Brand Name: SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 22G X 0.5IN WITH Y-SITE
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: becky garcia ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 15629265
• Report Number: 3006260740-2022-04045
• Device Sequence Number: 14905562
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741066290
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741066290
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153440
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/18/2022

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: LH-0035YN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Initial
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/30/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/18/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/18/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/22/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown