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

Catalog Number	470108
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/28/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
As reported, in er department, after drawing blood from the iv, vacutainer was disconnected from iv extension set and blood continued to flow out of extension set connected to iv catheter.This was because a piece of the vacutainer broke off in the hub of the extension set.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
This report has been identified as b.Braun medical internal report number (b)(4).One contaminated sample was provided for evaluation.Upon visual inspection of the received sample, it was noted the vacutainer male luer was broken off inside the straight caresite.Based on the investigation, the defect reported is not confirmed to be a manufacturing defect.The probable root cause is likely due to the application of excessive force.A review of the discrepancy management system (dsms) database was performed for the reported lot number and no abnormalities or non-conformances were noted during the in process or final product 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: CARESITE®
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• 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; km 22 autopista las americas; santo domingo, ; DR
• Manufacturer Contact: jonathan severino ; 901 marcon blvd; allentown, PA 18109
• MDR Report Key: 20337804
• Report Number: 2523676-2024-00870
• Device Sequence Number: 15436693
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04046964093753
• UDI-Public: (01)04046964093753
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K083723
• 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): 11/13/2024

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 Catalogue Number: 470108
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 09/16/2024
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/03/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/30/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/13/2024
• 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