MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. JELCO VIAVALVE SAFETY IV CATHETER; CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS

Catalog Number	328000
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that after inserting an iv and retracting the needle into the chamber, blood started leaking at the connection between the chamber and the tip where the catheter is connected.There was patient involvement, and no patient harm/adverse event reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3.Reason device not evaluated by mfg: other; device was not returned to manufacturer.Investigation including root cause analysis is in progress.A supplemental mdr will be filed as necessary in accordance with 21 cfr 803.56 when additional reportable information becomes available.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One used needle guard assembly without catheter assembly and sheath, and with blister top stock was received for analysis.There was no evidence of blood pooling into the guard and nose components and no cannula o.D.Or nose i.D.Gaping noted that could potentially result in the reported leakage.Dried blood residue was identified in the flashback chamber and showed normal evidence of flash.Without the catheter assembly for the returned sample to evaluate for potential valve functionality issues, the complaint cannot be confirmed as the result of a manufacturing nonconformance.

• Brand Name: JELCO VIAVALVE SAFETY IV CATHETER
• Common Device Name: CATHETER,INTRAVASCULAR,THERAPEUTIC,SHORT-TERM LESS THAN 30 DAYS
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 201 west queen st; southington CT 06489
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan ln n; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 21994575
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-05442
• Device Sequence Number: 17209340
• Product Code: FOZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10351688081964
• UDI-Public: (01)10351688081964(17)270117(10)6087904
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K160235
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• 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): 07/11/2025

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: 328000
• Device Lot Number: 6087904
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/07/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/16/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/11/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/03/2025
• 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