MAUDE Adverse Event Report: B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG INTROCAN SAFETY®; I.V. SAFETY CATHETER

Catalog Number 4251652-02

Device Problems Positioning Failure (1158); Activation, Positioning or Separation Problem (2906)

Patient Problem No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)

Event Date 08/29/2016

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The device involved has not been received for evaluation and the investigation is ongoing at this time.A follow up will be submitted when the investigation results become available.

Event Description

As reported by the user facility: event: iv started without difficulty, upon removal of the needle the safety mechanism engaged at the "base" of the needle, did not cover the tip of the needle.No samples saved, no injury.

Manufacturer Narrative

(b)(4).The actual device was not returned for evaluation.Without the actual sample, a thorough investigation could not be performed.A historical review of the complaint database identified no adverse trends for product code 4251652-02 or lot number involved.If a sample and/or additional pertinent information becomes available, a follow up will be submitted.

• Brand Name: INTROCAN SAFETY®
• Type of Device: I.V. SAFETY CATHETER
• Manufacturer (Section D): B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG; carl-braun str.1; melsungen, 34212 ; GM 34212
• Manufacturer (Section G): B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG; carl-braun str.1; melsungen, 34212 ; GM 34212
• Manufacturer Contact: ludwig schuetz ; b. braun melsungen ag; carl-braun str. 1; melsungen, 34212 ; GM 34212 ; 661712769
• MDR Report Key: 5949172
• MDR Text Key: 54663679
• Report Number: 9610825-2016-00587
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: DQR
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K021094
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: health professional,user faci
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/10/2016,08/29/2016

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/14/2016
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 03/01/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 4251652-02
• Device Lot Number: 16C12G8320
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: Yes
• Date Report Sent to FDA: 10/10/2016
• Distributor Facility Aware Date: 08/29/2016
• Device Age: 6 MO
• Event Location: Hospital
• Date Report to Manufacturer: 10/10/2016
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/29/2016
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/12/2016
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Unknown
• Patient Sequence Number: 1