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

Model Number	N/A
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Exposure to Body Fluids (1745)
Date of Event	04/16/2026
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, saline spraying from the needless connector y-site during flushing.We have had this occur more than once.Additional information received: the material was the safestep huber needle set.There was no harm to the patient but when the nurse flushed, blood shot out from the secondary port and exposed her and the patient to blood.There was no contact with mucous membranes (eyes, nose, or mouth) or open skin.In all instances, the patient¿s blood contacted the nurse¿s clothing only.No labs or prophylactic treatment were indicated.There is no known documentation indicating the patient has a bloodborne pathogen.A specific number of affected devices or patients was not provided by the complainant.No other information was provided.

• 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: 25124110
• Report Number: 3006260740-2026-03202
• Device Sequence Number: 21517117
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741066214
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741066214
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K040527
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 04/30/2026

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-0031YN
• Device Lot Number: ASKVFC028
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/15/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/08/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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