| Catalog Number |
383552 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Leak/Splash (1354)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Codes |
Insufficient Information (4580); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
10/11/2024
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A follow up mdr will be submitted if additional information, a device evaluation, or a device history review is completed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that bd nexiva sp with maxzero needleless adapter leaks.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: concern description: when pushing meds through the nexiva iv catheter nurses and physicians are being exposed to blood and medication as it is leaking through the max zero cap.Also a risk to the patient as they may not be receiving an accurate dose of medication date of incident: 11-oct-2024 29 oct no visible damage to max zero connector.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Additional information received and entered in b.Describe event or problem.
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Event or Problem Description
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(b)(6) 2024: there was no exposure to skin or mucous membranes and yes nurses and physicians are always wearing gloves.The issue is the fact that leaking is occurring.It is a concern that blood and medication is leaking through the max zero caps.Which leads to questioning if the right dose of medication is being given to the patient? we had a rep on site this week who visualized our concerns and saw firsthand the problem.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation results: as no physical sample, picture sample, or lot number was provided for evaluation by our quality engineer team, a complete investigation could not be performed.There are current quality controls in place to detect this type of product malfunction during the production process.Based on the limited investigation results, a cause for the reported incident could not be determined.
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