MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A. APEX¿; CONTAINER, I.V.

Catalog Number	2112531
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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: i just wanted to reach out to let you know our staff noticed a foreign particle inside the 2l bag.No injury reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number 400640031.A device history record (dhr) review was performed for the reported lot number and no abnormalities or non-conformances were noted during the in process or final product inspection.One (1) photo was submitted to the manufacturer for evaluation.Through visual examination of the photo, it was observed that a hair was inside the packaging.The sample is not within specification; the reported defect is confirmed.The defect is a result of a failure in the production/packaging process.Corrective measures include informing the production personnel of the defect.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: APEX¿
• Common Device Name: CONTAINER, I.V.
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A.; via xxv luglio 11; mirandola, 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN AVITUM ITALY S.P.A.; via xxv luglio 11; mirandola, 41037 ; IT 41037
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 861 marcon blvd; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 18639152
• Report Number: 9681240-2024-00001
• Device Sequence Number: 18165777
• Product Code: KPE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964539206
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964539206
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K041415
• 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): 03/13/2024

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 Expiration Date: 06/29/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 2112531
• Device Lot Number: 23G06
• 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: 01/24/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/24/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/05/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/01/2023
• 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