MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V. DELTEC GRIPPER PLUS NEEDLES; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	21-3367-24
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when flushing the port needle, fluid leaked between the needle and the connecting tube, and the nurse immediately replaced the port needle for the patient.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
The device history record of reported lot number 6061434 was reviewed, and it was confirmed that no non-conformities were reported during production.The quality inspection forms were reviewed, and it was observed that no defects were found, and the lot was released.Without the return of the samples a comprehensive failure investigation cannot be performed, and a probable cause cannot be determined.If the product is returned, the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
One (1) used device was received for evaluation.A visual inspection was performed, and the reported issue was duplicated.Ta leak was observed at the junction of the tubing and the needle.Probable cause, insufficient solvent during assembly.A device history record (dhr) review was conducted which indicated all inspections were completed and no issues were noted during manufacture.

• Brand Name: DELTEC GRIPPER PLUS NEEDLES
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS HEALTHCARE MANUFACTURING S.A. DE C.V.; ave calidad no. 4, parque; tijuana ; MX
• Manufacturer Contact: reed covert ; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis, MN 55442 ; 2247062300
• MDR Report Key: 22319507
• Report Number: 3012307300-2025-07550
• Device Sequence Number: 9023598
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10610586033001
• UDI-Public: (01)10610586033001(17)291002(10)6061434
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K072657
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/17/2025

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: 21-3367-24
• Device Lot Number: 6061434
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/24/2025; 09/24/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/17/2025; 10/17/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/14/2024
• 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 Age: 50 YR
• Patient Sex: Male