| Catalog Number |
305886 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Leak/Splash (1354); Connection Problem (2900)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
03/05/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that bd needle eclipse smartslip does not fit well and leaks.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: patient had delivery and when oxytocin given im half of the medication squirted out at the junction of the syringe and needle attachment.The connection seemed to be pretty tight and still half the medication was not given.Minimal harm.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H.3.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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09-april-2025: unfortunately, i don't have the exact dates and times that the other incidents happened as other rns just said they had experienced this issue but did not report at the time.Now that we have identified the issue we have sent messaging out to staff to inform us and create an rls if this happens again.Hopefully any future issues will be reported promptly.10-april-2025: any other reports that we have specifics for would have already been reported separately.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A device history record review was completed for provided material number 305886 and batch number 2011014.The review did not reveal any detected abnormalities during the production process that could have contributed to the reported defect and all quality tests were found to be within specification.As samples were unavailable for return, twenty (20) retained samples of reported lot number were obtained from the manufacturing facility.The needles were assembled with a bd discardit 2ml syringe; however, no signs of defective connection or leakage were observed.Based on the investigation results, we were unable to reproduce the reported issue and an exact cause could not be determined.Engagement force is measured during manufacture as part of the in-process inspections and final testing prior to release.Smartslip technology has been introduced to ensure that a secure connection is made with luer slip syringes.We recommend following the instructions for use, which are unique in directing the user to push firmly when attaching the needle to the syringe and to be sure that the clip is activated.Bd needles are manufactured and released according to applicable procedures and specifications and complies with iso (international organization for standardization) standard.At this time, further action has not been determined necessary.Our quality team will continue to closely monitor the manufacturing process for signs of this potential defect and any emerging trends.
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