MAUDE Adverse Event Report: COVIDIEN 6ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP; SYRINGE, PISTON

Model Number	1180600777
Medical Device Problem Code	Appropriate Device Problem Term/Code Not Available (3191)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
Date of Event	09/19/2019
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
The customer reports that the product was drawing air instead of blood.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Evaluation summary the device history record (dhr) was reviewed indicating that product and specification requirements were met with no non-conforming product identified relating to this customer report.The manufacturing site received seven syringes sealed in their packages for evaluation.Five of the samples from lot number 829226x and two from lot number 813424x.No visual issues were observed.Leak testing was performed on all of the syringes.Leak testing is performed to ensure the syringe draws, holds, and expels fluid properly.No leaking was observed.As a result of the testing, the reported condition has not been confirmed.No problems were confirmed as a result of a thorough product analysis and investigation, therefor no root cause could be identified.Complaint trends are evaluated during the monthly corrective and preventative action (capa) meeting to determine if a capa is warranted.At this time, there is not enough information and a capa will not be initiated.This complaint will be used for tracking and trending purposes.

• Brand Name: 6ML SYRINGE LUER LOCK TIP
• Common Device Name: SYRINGE, PISTON
• Manufacturer (Section D): COVIDIEN; 1222 sherwood rd; norfolk NE 68701
• MDR Report Key: 9109016
• Report Number: 1915484-2019-01085
• Device Sequence Number: 14393407
• Product Code: FMF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10884521013582
• UDI-Public: 10884521013582
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: VA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 12/16/2019

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Operator of Device: No Information
• Device Model Number: 1180600777
• Device Catalogue Number: 1180600777
• Device Lot Number: 829226
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Yes
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2019
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/19/2019
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/24/2019
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2019
• Patient Sequence Number: 1