MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BARD ACCESS SYSTEMS SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 22G X 0.75IN; SET, ADMINISTRATION, INTRAVASCULAR

Model Number N/A

Device Problem Fail-Safe Did Not Operate (4046)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 06/25/2019

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

The following were reviewed as part of this investigation: patient severity, trend analysis, applicable previous investigation(s), sample (if available), and applicable fmea documents.Based on a review of this information, the following was concluded: the complaint of difficulty activating the safety mechanism was confirmed and the cause was determined to be use related.The product returned for evaluation was a one 22ga x 0.75" safestep safety infusion set.The returned product sample was evaluated and the needle was observed to be bent near the exit site from the safety mechanism.The following observations were noted during the sample evaluation: usage residue was seen on the sample which proved that the product had experienced at least some use.The needle tip was barbed suggesting contact between the needle and port base.Force applied at an angle to the needle axis, or if the needle is not inserted perpendicular into the port septum, can lead to bending of the needle shaft.It is advised to verify that the needle length is correct based on port reservoir depth, tissue thickness and the thickness of any dressing beneath the bend of the needle; if too long, needle and/or port may be damaged at insertion.Additionally, avoid excessive manipulation once the needle is in the port.No potential damage related to the manufacturing process was noted on the complaint sample.A lot history review (lhr) of asdps0109 showed two other similar product complaint(s) from this lot number.The complaints for this lot number (asdps0109) have been reported from the same facility in (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported that the safety mechanism that ensures needle is protected on removal was not working properly and therefore risk for needlestick injury.There was no impact to the patient.When the rn attempted to pull the needle out of the patient and into the locking device, it was faulty, so part of the needle was still extended beyond the ¿bottom¿ of the device.The rn did not injure herself.

• Brand Name: SAFESTEP HUBER NEEDLE SET 22G 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: kelsey erickson ; 605 n. 5600 w.; salt lake city, UT 84116 ; 8015225937
• MDR Report Key: 8804342
• MDR Text Key: 151583311
• Report Number: 3006260740-2019-02044
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00801741066160
• UDI-Public: (01)00801741066160
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: CA
• PMA/PMN Number: K153440
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: company representative,user f
• Reporter Occupation: Nurse
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date: 07/18/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 07/18/2019
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Health Professional
• Device Model Number: N/A
• Device Catalogue Number: LH-0029
• Device Lot Number: ASDPS0109
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 07/09/2019
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 06/27/2019
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/01/2019
• 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