FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BD 5ML SYRINGE LUER-LOK TIP

MDR report key: 10106318 · Received June 1, 2020

Report

Report Number
1213809-2020-00346
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
June 1, 2020
Date of Event
May 10, 2020
Report Date
July 8, 2020
Manufacturer
BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS
Product Code
FMF
UDI-DI
30382903096498
PMA / PMN Number
K980987
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
QA
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

THE FOLLOWING FIELDS WERE UPDATED DUE TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: D.10 DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR EVAL YES, RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER ON: 2020-06-18. H.6. INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: ONE PHOTO AND ONE 5ML SYRINGE IN A FULLY SEALED BLISTER PACK FROM BATCH 9070842 (P/N 309649) WAS RECEIVED AND EVALUATED. IT WAS OBSERVED THERE WAS DAMAGE PRESENT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE PLUNGER ROD WITH PORTIONS OF THE RETAINING RINGS AND RIB MISSING. THE DAMAGE HAD A SHAVED APPEARANCE WITH A BUILDUP OF PLASTIC FIBERS ON THE EDGES AND SOME ORANGE DISCOLORATION. THE DAMAGE WAS REJECTABLE PER PRODUCT SPECIFICATION. THE SAMPLE WAS TESTED FOR MOLD WITH THE RESULTS INDICATING NO MOLD WAS PRESENT. THE POTENTIAL ROOT CAUSE FOR THE PLUNGER ROD DAMAGE IS ASSOCIATED WITH THE ASSEMBLY PROCESS. IT LIKELY THE PLUNGER ROD BECAUSE JAMMED WHEN ENTERING THE RAIL CAUSING THE ORANGE BELT TO SHEAR A PORTION OF THE PLUNGER ROD LEADING TO A BUILD-UP OF ORANGE PLASTIC FIBERS. NO CORRECTIVE ACTIONS ARE NECESSARY BASED ON THE DEFECTIVE RATE IDENTIFIED. BATCH 9070842 IS CONSIDERED IN COMPLIANCE WITH OUR PRODUCT SPECIFICATION REQUIREMENTS. FURTHERMORE, A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW SHOWED NO REJECTED INSPECTIONS OR QUALITY ISSUES DURING THE PRODUCTION OF THE PROVIDED LOT NUMBER THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE REPORTED DEFECT.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD 5ML SYRINGE LUER-LOK¿ TIP EXPERIENCED FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION/CORING WHICH WAS NOTED PRIOR TO USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PLASTIPAK SYRINGE 5ML HAS MOLDS INSIDE THE SYRINGE THAT IS COLOR PINK WHICH IS STILL SEALED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED, BUT HAS NOT YET BEGUN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD 5ML SYRINGE LUER-LOK¿ TIP EXPERIENCED FOREIGN MATTER CONTAMINATION/CORING WHICH WAS NOTED PRIOR TO USE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PLASTIPAK SYRINGE 5ML HAS MOLDS INSIDE THE SYRINGE THAT IS COLOR PINK WHICH IS STILL SEALED.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
570552 BD 5ML SYRINGE LUER-LOK TIP SYRINGE FMF BECTON DICKINSON MEDICAL SYSTEMS 309649 9070842 30382903096498

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 Other