FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

ILLUMENA-SYR-W/HF-150 ML BX50

MDR report key: 1051395 · Received May 16, 2008

Report

Report Number
9610849-2008-00033
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
May 16, 2008
Report Date
January 18, 2007
Manufacturer
COVIDIEN
Product Code
DXT
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
MO, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

ROOT CAUSE IDENTIFIED: ROOT CAUSE HAS NOT BEEN IDENTIFIED. CONCLUSIONS: THE LUER LOCK NUT, ONCE IT IS ASSEMBLED SHOULD NOT DETACH FROM THE BARREL; THE SYRINGE WAS DESIGNED TO KEEP THE LUER NUT IN POSITION DURING THE FUNCTIONAL TEST. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS: CAPA WAS INITIATED TO ADDRESS THE REPORTED COMPLAINT.

Description of Event or Problem · 1

CUSTOMER REPORTS VIA PHONE THAT DURING CARDIAC CATH PROCEDURES, WHEN THE INJECTION IS STARTED, THE LUER LOCK POPS OFF THE SYRINGE TIP. COMMON PROTOCOL IS 10ML/SEC FOR 24ML VOLUME OR 3ML/SEC FOR 6ML VOLUME, WITH 650 - 750 PSI. SYRINGE CONNECTED TO NAMIC HIGH PRESSURE TUBING, CONNECTED TO BOSTON SCIENTIFIC 5FR, 145CM ANGLED PIGTAIL CATHETER.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 ILLUMENA-SYR-W/HF-150 ML BX50 DISPOSABLE SYRINGE, EMPTY DXT COVIDIEN 900101 6202420

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK