MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC. CARESITE®; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRA

Catalog Number	470100
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/30/2024
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 b.Braun affiliate: complaint: liquid leaked from the connection.Crack was found at the connector.The drug administered was methotrexate (an anticancer drug).We have received requests from customers to get the results of their investigations as soon as possible.No infection/no health hazard to patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One used contaminated sample without packaging was provided for evaluation.Upon visual inspection of the returned sample, a vertical crack was identified on the thread of the caresite under the ram optical.Based on the data from the investigation, the reported defect was confirmed.It was confirmed that the crack was the cause of the leakage 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: CARESITE®
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRA
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MEDICAL INC.; 901 marcon blvd; allentown PA 18109
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN DOMINICAN REPUBLIC INC.; las americas industrial park; km22 autopista las americas; santo domingo, ; DR
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd; allentown, PA 18109 ; 4847197287
• MDR Report Key: 19570214
• Report Number: 2523676-2024-00626
• Device Sequence Number: 6112307
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964093715
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964093715
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153293
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): Unknown
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,Health Professional,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/12/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 470100
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/10/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/19/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/12/2024
• 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