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It was reported that the injector n35-o luer lock disconnected.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: material # 515052, batch # 2504306.Verbatim: rcc received a complaint via email.Describe the event or problem: cstd (phaseal optima) injector popped off from the phaseal optima connector.Throughout the shift, the rn also noticed multiple times that the injector screw became loose, even with firm screwing of the connector onto the iv lines.This has happened daily for months.Manufacturer response for optima phaseal, bd phaseal¿ optima injector n35-o (per site reporter).Bd has supplied us with blue clam shell clamps that are supposed to stop this from happening.Still happens daily even with the clamp.What was the original intended procedure? infusion.What problem did the user have: device malfunction - that is, the device did not do what it was supposed to do.Therapies being used on the patient at the time of the event that may have caused or contributed to the event: chemotherapy.Date of chemotherapy: (b)(6) 2025.Product#: 515052.Lot#: 2504306.Additional information received on 23-jan.Kindly provide the material and lot number of the connector involved in disconnection.Ref: 515052, lot: 2504306.Have you confirmed that the connections were properly secured? this was/is happening near daily.While i cannot confirm it was properly secured, i know that staff was/is using the provided clamshell securement devices and it was still happening.Was there any deformities? items were not saved due to being used with hazardous drugs, so i cannot verify any deformities.What kind of chemo drug was used? dacarbazine.List of drugs this same thing happened with: cytarabine, methotrexate, tacrolimus.Was there any leak.Yes, with over 51 reported disconnects from july ¿ october 2025 most caused leaking of hazardous drugs, including this specific case.If pump was being used, kindly provide the rate of infusion.Infusion rates were not documented.These were mainly chemo infusion that were to infuse over a few hours.Have you replaced the defective connector & injector and successfully completed the medication procedure? most but not all were reconnected and restarted.Some infusions were ended early and the patient did not receive their entire does of chemo.In the medsun form mentioned that the date of the event as ¿oct-2025¿.Could you please specify the exact date when the reported issue happened? 10-30-2025.Describe any patient harm, injury, complication or negative outcome that occurred as a result of the event.No harm, just nursing exposure to hazardous drugs, and possible infection risk to an already immune-compromised patient population.
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Investigation results: no photographic evidence or physical samples were submitted for the investigation of the reported condition.A comprehensive review of the device's history was performed for the optima injector n35-o lot 2504306, revealing no deviations or non-conformities during the manufacturing process that could have led to the issue.Retained sample analysis is not required at this time.A trend has been identified related to the reported failure mode.Samples previously evaluated were found to meet specification; however, results were observed near the lower end of the acceptable range.Bd has reviewed this report and identified a potential trend related to this type of observation.While the product is manufactured to approved specifications and is performing within its intended use, we have conducted a thorough review of all related complaints and have decided to implement a corrective action.A tightened specification is currently being implemented to help reduce the likelihood of unintended disconnections.
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