MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS PLASTIPAK LUER-LOK; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number	309571
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination /Decontamination Problem (2895)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B.3.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.H.3.If a device evaluation and/or device history review is completed, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the bd syringe 3ml ll w/ndl 23x1 rb had foreign matter.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: material#: 309571 batch#: 4215854 & 4205336 verbatim: rcc received a complaint via phone.Pir attached caller states they have product code 309571, lot# 4215854 and 4205336.Caller states they can see a clear residue in the syringes.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
(b)(4)- supplemental mdr - foreign matter since no samples displaying the reported condition were received a potential root cause could not be defined and corrective actions are not necessary.A physical sample is required for a more thorough evaluation and potential root cause determination.Furthermore, a device history record review showed no rejected inspections or quality issues during the production of the provided lot number that could have contributed to the reported defect.Please note it is possible the fm/¿sticky gel substance¿ observed in the syringe is silicone.Silicone is an inert, non-toxic medical substance used as a lubricant for disposable hypodermic products.It is an integral part of the syringe, enabling it to perform as required in various clinical applications and does not present a safety or efficacy issue nor does it impact product function.Silicone has been in use in this application for over 20 years, with estimated distribution well in excess of 25 billion units.No reports are known of adverse clinical effects associated with these products and unintentional delivery of silicone fluid lubricant.We would be very interested in examining product that does not meet your expectations and our quality standards.Should you again experience any problems with our product we would appreciate the opportunity to conduct a thorough analysis.Examination of the product involved may provide clarification as to the cause for the reported failure.We appreciate you taking the time to bring this observation to our attention.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored monthly.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.
Event or Problem Description
No additional information was provided.

• Brand Name: PLASTIPAK LUER-LOK
• Common Device Name: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS; route 7 and grace way; canaan CT 06018
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS; route 7 and grace way; canaan CT 06018
• Manufacturer Contact: helen cox (mdr) ; 75 north fairway drive; vernon hills, IL 60061 ; 8473935694
• MDR Report Key: 22572438
• Report Number: 1213809-2025-00494
• Device Sequence Number: 13153332
• Product Code: FMF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903095711
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903095711(11)240802(17)290731(10)4215854
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K110771
• 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): 08/18/2025

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: 309571
• Device Lot Number: 4205336
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/18/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/22/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/22/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/23/2024
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown