MAUDE Adverse Event Report: C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740 SAFESTEP; PORT ACCESS NEEDLE

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Activation Problem (4042)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.Each event reported to bd is evaluated and investigated in accordance with our complaint investigation procedures.The investigation process includes, but is not limited to, evaluation of the event details provided by the complaint facility, a review of complaint history, manufacturing records and risk document where applicable, and an evaluation of the subject device when available to identify potential contributing factors.The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the needle did not retract after removal (safety mechanism did not activate).It was reported that this occurred with two devices.This report addresses both devices.No other information was provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H11: section a through f - the information provided by bd represents all of the known information at this time.Despite good faith efforts to obtain additional information, the complainant / reporter was unable or unwilling to provide any further patient, product, or procedural details to bd.The complaint of a safety mechanism that did not activate was confirmed and determined to be use related.The products returned for evaluation were seven 22g x 0.75in.Safestep infusion sets w/o y-site.Two of the units were returned without packaging (units 01 and 02) and five of the units were returned in sealed packaging.The returned units were functionally tested by attempting to advance the safety mechanism over the needle tip.All sealed units and unit 01 were able to be engaged without any resistance.Unit 02 encountered some resistance during advancement of the safety mechanism, but with some force it was able to be advanced.However, the needle did not safety as the spring clips inside the safety plate were stuck and would not actuate.Further inspection of unit 02 under a microscope found some use residue on the exterior of the needle sleeve and inside the safety plate.The safety mechanism of unit 02 was then dissected for further inspection.During dissection, the spring clips provided resistance when being separated from the safety plate.After separation, use residue was observed on the springs.Inspection of the sleeve did not identify any residue inside the sleeve.The outer diameter (od) of the needle and inner diameter (id) of the sleeve were measured.The sleeve id was larger than the needle od, indicating that no interference between the sizing of the components was present.Based on the available evidence, it is likely that the residue introduced during use caused interference between the components to occur, preventing the safety mechanism from properly functioning.

• Brand Name: SAFESTEP
• Common Device Name: PORT ACCESS NEEDLE
• Manufacturer (Section D): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): C.R. BARD, INC. (BASD) -3006260740; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: maddy vincent ; 605 north 5600 west; salt lake city 84116 ; 8015950700
• MDR Report Key: 22128976
• Report Number: 3006260740-2025-03561
• Device Sequence Number: 15301296
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741066283
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741066283(11)250202(17)270716(10)ASJUFC067
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K153440
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/11/2025

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 Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: LH-0035
• Device Lot Number: ASJUFC067
• 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: 05/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/15/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2025
• 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
• Outcome Attributed to Adverse Event: Other
• Patient Sex: Unknown