| Catalog Number |
386803 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
05/19/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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If a device evaluation and/or device history review is completed, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that bd cathena 20gx1.00in straight bc had foreign matter description of the anomaly: hardware defect - while checking the medical device before use, the radiographer became aware of the presence of plastic fragments on the catheter.There were no clinical consequences for the patient.The offending device has been preserved and is currently in quarantine.Would you like to collect the device for expertise or are the attached photos enough for you?" in addition, since this incident led to the use of another unit of the same system, would it be possible to benefit from a free unit?.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Our quality engineer inspected the photos and sample submitted for evaluation.The reported issue of foreign matter was confirmed upon inspection of the sample.Analysis of the sample showed visible silicone on the cannula and catheter tip.The assembly process of the cannula lubrication process was reviewed.The cannula is lubricated by dipping it into a silicone lube tank.During dipping, low air flow is blown through the cannula to prevent silicone flowing into the cannula.After dipping, the part is raised from the silicone lube tank followed by high pressure air blown through the cannula to remove the excess silicone.The catheter subassemblies are then set together with the needle hub subassembly.The assembled part then goes through a series of processes and loaded with the needle cover.There could have been silicone accumulated at the surface of the lube tank which might have transferred to the cannula surface during air blowing.After the catheter subassemblies are set together with the needle hub subassembly, given the silicone-like nature of the lube it is possible for the excess silicone to migrate to the cannula/catheter tip area during transportation or storage.To prevent this defect, revision of the procedure will be completed to include cleaning of the surface of the lube tank and surrounding areas every shift.
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