MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON UNSPECIFIED BD ¿ PEN NEEDLE; PISTON SYRINGE

Catalog Number UNKNOWN

Device Problem Leak/Splash (1354)

Patient Problem Device Embedded In Tissue or Plaque (3165)

Event Date 11/08/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

There are multiple bd locations where this unspecified bd device may have been manufactured.A catalog and lot number could not be confirmed for this incident and without this information we are unable to determine where the device was manufactured.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in (b)(4) has been listed and the (b)(4) fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.Investigation summary: no samples (including photos) were returned therefore the complaint could not be confirmed and the root cause is undetermined.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.If samples are received in the future the complaint will be reopened for further investigation.Investigation conclusion: bd was not able to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure as no samples or photos were returned.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored monthly.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Root cause description: root cause cannot be determined at this time as the issue is unconfirmed as no samples or photos were returned.Rationale: based on the investigation, no additional investigation and no capa is required at this.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the unspecified bd ¿ pen needle the needle broke off in the consumer's hip.It was reported by an attorney.

• Brand Name: UNSPECIFIED BD ¿ PEN NEEDLE
• Type of Device: PISTON SYRINGE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: brett wilko ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015652341
• MDR Report Key: 8344885
• MDR Text Key: 137554370
• Report Number: 2243072-2019-00250
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FMF
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: UNKNOWN
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer,other
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 02/04/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 02/15/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: UNKNOWN
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/25/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other