MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 20G X 0.75IN; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number N/A

Device Problems Break (1069); Gas/Air Leak (2946)

Patient Problem Fever (1858)

Event Date 04/25/2019

Event Type  Injury  

Manufacturer Narrative

The device has not been returned to the manufacturer for evaluation.A lot history review (lhr) review is not possible, as no manufacturing lot number has been provided by the complainant.

Event Description

It was reported that patient spiked a new fever at 1758.Stat blood cultures were ordered.Per policy, cap needed to be changed on mediport prior to blood culture draw.Cap was changed successfully without issue.While drawing back for blood, line was pulling air.New lab set up was used and again drew air back.On further examination, line to mediport was broken.Mediport was then urgently changed to obtain blood culture and start antibiotics.Charge nurse was shown broken needle.

• Brand Name: SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 20G X 0.75IN
• Type of Device: SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer (Section G): BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city UT 84116
• Manufacturer Contact: kayla olsen ; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city, UT 84116 ; 8015225010
• MDR Report Key: 8651153
• MDR Text Key: 146472433
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-01496
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741066207
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741066207
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K153440
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: consumer
• Reporter Occupation: Non-Healthcare Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 05/29/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: LH-0031
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Event Location: Hospital
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 05/07/2019
• Initial Date FDA Received: 05/29/2019
• 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): Required Intervention