| Catalog Number |
329461 |
| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Patient Involvement (2645)
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| Date of Event |
05/02/2018
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that the barrel on a bd low-dose¿ u-100 insulin syringe with bd micro-fine¿ iv was found bowed/cracked prior to use.There was no report of exposure, serious injury, or medical intervention.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: customer returned a photo of a 1/2cc syringe.Customer states that there was an anomaly in the syringe.The attached photo was examined and exhibited a bowed/damaged barrel.A review of the device history record was completed for batch# 7121544.All inspections and challenges were performed per the applicable operations qc specifications.There was one notification noted that did not pertain to the complaint.Based on the samples / photo(s) received the investigation concluded: confirmed: bd was able to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure.Possible root cause: molding processing issue (parts were blocked and associate didn't back off the plastic infeed, water problems, overpacking, etc.).Material handling (duration of components being stored in totes).
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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