MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG INTROCAN SAFETY® 3; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THE

Model Number	4251129-02
Medical Device Problem Code	Fail-Safe Problem (2936)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Needle Stick/Puncture (2462)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).The investigation is ongoing at this time.A follow up will be submitted when the investigation results become available.
Event or Problem Description
As reported by the user facility: it was reported that there was an issue with the 20g, cathlon needle.It seems that the needle on the cathlon, stuck out "quite a way outside the safety lock area," and there was a stick.Two potential lot numbers reported: 21l15g8933 (exp 10/1/26).22b20g8932 (exp 2/1/27).
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).Two (2) unused samples were provided for further evaluation.Samples were subjected to visual and clip functional test and both samples passed.Additionally, the manufacturer evaluated their production processes and were unable to identify a process that would create this defect.The reported defect was unable to be confirmed.Reviewed the device history record for batch numbers 21l15g8933 and 22b20g8932, there were no defect, or any other abnormalities observed during in process and at final control inspection.We will maintain this report for further references and continue to monitor other reports for similar occurrences.If any additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.

• Brand Name: INTROCAN SAFETY® 3
• Common Device Name: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THE
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG; carl-braun strabe 1; melsungen, 34212 ; GM 34212
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG; carl-braun strabe 1; melsungen, 34212 ; GM 34212
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd.; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 15713359
• Report Number: 9610825-2022-00436
• Device Sequence Number: 12431197
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964014031
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964014031
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213085
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/07/2023

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: 4251129-02
• Device Catalogue Number: 4251129-02
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/17/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/02/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/07/2023
• 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
• Patient Sex: Unknown