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Exemption number: e2010016.Jmss (manufacturer) is submitting the report on behalf of jmsna (importer).Although we have established that the device did not cause or contribute to the event, we are reporting it out of caution to be in compliance with 21 cfr part 803 due to the medical intervention of 600ml saline bonus administered on patient and the transfer of patient to the emergency room.Jmss did due diligence and conducted an investigation as a precaution if the device contributed to the adverse event.Based on our reserve sample evaluation and device history record of the lot number provided by the clinic, there was no abnormality found.The products met the qa specifications prior releasing it to the market.There was no reported or detected malfunction on the needle itself.Due to unavailability of actual sample involved in the event, we are unable to verify the actual cause of the reported claim.Although we could not establish causal effect (either use error or product defect), we did due diligence and investigated the reported lot, in an effort to further substantiate that there is no abnormality observed in our products.Based on the information provided by initial reporter, there was no abnormality on the needle set.The internal investigation into suspected cause was due to cross-threading of the tubings as there were no product problems.From the product pamphlet, instruction for use (ifu) that accompanies the device, end-user is cautioned to firmly join the connectors to each other.All connections must be checked carefully prior to and during the first minutes of operation.During treatment, connections must be visually inspected periodically to detect leaks and avoid blood loss.
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