MAUDE Adverse Event Report: SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC. DELTEC® GRIPPER PLUS® SAFETY NEEDLE; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Catalog Number	21-2768-24
Medical Device Problem Code	Protective Measures Problem (3015)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
It was noted that the initial reporter was unsure of the exact details of the event; however, the information provided is what the reporter believed happened.Customer has not returned the device to the manufacturer for device evaluation.If the device becomes available and is returned and evaluated, the manufacturer will file a follow-up report detailing the results of the evaluation.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that the safety mechanism of a deltec® gripper plus® safety needle failed.The fault occurred when de-accessing the needle from the patient's port.The needle rapidly protruded past the protective covering.No needle stick occurred.No injury to patient or clinician was reported.
Event or Problem Description
It was further reported that infusion pump was "dc" and the issue was resolved.The reporter stated that they changed to 19 gauge needles.

• Brand Name: DELTEC® GRIPPER PLUS® SAFETY NEEDLE
• Common Device Name: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): SMITHS MEDICAL ASD, INC.; 6000 nathan lane north; minneapolis MN 55442
• MDR Report Key: 6570480
• Report Number: 3012307300-2017-01034
• Device Sequence Number: 13640553
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10610586025648
• UDI-Public: 10610586025648
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: GA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K021999
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: company representative,user f
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 05/31/2017

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: 21-2768-24
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 05/03/2017
• Type of Report(Section G): FDA Requested
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/21/2017
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/16/2017
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/31/2017
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1