MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number	328520
Medical Device Problem Code	Physical Resistance/Sticking (4012)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the bd ultra-fine¿ insulin syringe plunger rod was difficult to move.The following was received by the initial reporter: consumer reported when he pushed on plunger rod, the "stopper" will not move pass number 15 on the barrel stated, he cannot push it all the way down to zero because the plunger rod is not long enough.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6 investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.This is the 1st complaint for the reported lot number.A review of the manufacturing records was performed, and no non-conformances were raised in association with this type of event for this lot.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.If samples are received in the future the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported the bd ultra-fine¿ insulin syringe plunger rod was difficult to move.The following was received by the initial reporter: consumer reported when he pushed on plunger rod, the "stopper" will not move pass number 15 on the barrel stated, he cannot push it all the way down to zero because the plunger rod is not long enough.

• Brand Name: BD ULTRA-FINE¿ INSULIN SYRINGE
• Common Device Name: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE; 1329 west highway 6; holdrege NE 68949
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE; 1329 west highway 6; holdrege NE 68949
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17940698
• Report Number: 1920898-2023-00717
• Device Sequence Number: 17720019
• Product Code: FMI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00681131138369
• UDI-Public: (01)00681131138369
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K190054
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Consumer
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/02/2023

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: Lay User/Patient
• Device Catalogue Number: 328520
• Device Lot Number: 3121409
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/02/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2023
• 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