| Model Number |
20051E |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Material Deformation (2976)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199)
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| Date of Event |
11/26/2019
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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The customer¿s report that the smartsites are deformed was confirmed.Visual inspection confirmed the customer's experience of an oval-shaped smartsite component.Functional testing was performed; leakage was observed from the oval-shaped smartsite.The cause of this issue is exposure of the smartsite® to an external heat source that brings the component temperature above 60°c.A review of the manufacturing process, bd storage conditions, and sterilization process has not found a potential root cause for this level of excess heat.
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Event or Problem Description
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The reported feedback suggests that the smartsites are deformed.Report suggests not in use on a patient.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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