SYRINGE 1.0ML 31GA 8MM 10BAG 500 WAL
Report
- Report Number
- 1920898-2020-01622
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 24, 2020
- Date of Event
- November 2, 2020
- Report Date
- January 21, 2021
- Manufacturer
- BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE
- Product Code
- FMF
- UDI-DI
- 00681131311748
- PMA / PMN Number
- K024112
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- OR, US
- Reporter Occupation
- 003
Narratives
THE FOLLOWING FIELDS WERE UPDATED DUE TO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: THERE WERE MULTIPLE LOT NUMBERS REPORTED TO BE INVOLVED. THE INFORMATION FOR EACH LOT NUMBER IS AS FOLLOWS: D.4. MEDICAL DEVICE LOT #: 0013346. D.4. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: H.4. DEVICE MANUFACTURE DATE: 2020-02-19. D.4. MEDICAL DEVICE LOT #: 0139917. D.4. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: . H.4. DEVICE MANUFACTURE DATE: 2020-06-26 . D10: DEVICE AVAILABLE FOR EVAL YES,. D10: RETURNED TO MANUFACTURER ON: 2020-12-04. H6: INVESTIGATION SUMMARY CUSTOMER RETURNED SIX (6) 31GX8MM, 1ML INSULIN SYRINGES (5 FROM AN OPEN POLYBAG FROM LOT 0139917, AND 1 LOOSE). CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND 2 SYRINGES WHEN REMOVED FROM SITE NEEDLE BROKE OFF IN SITE. THE 1 SYRINGE RETURNED LOOSE WAS EXAMINED, AND IT WAS OBSERVED THAT THE SYRINGE EXHIBITED A BROKEN CANNULA; THE FRACTURED CANNULA WAS ALSO RETURNED BY THE CUSTOMER. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF THIS SYRINGE REVEALED CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS RESIDUAL BENDS ON THE HUB-END OF THE FRACTURED CANNULA, AND OVALITY (DEFORMATION FROM THE NORMALLY CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION). WHEN VIEWED TOGETHER THESE ARE ALL INDICATORS OF BENDING/RE-STRAIGHTENING MODE OF FAILURE. THE OTHER 5 SYRINGES WERE TESTED FOR POINT GEOMETRY, OUTER DIAMETER AND LUBE COVERAGE. THE FOLLOWING WAS OBSERVED (SPECS: OUTER DIAMETER FOR 31G CANNULA: 0.0100¿- 0.0105¿): DATA: POINT OUTER DIAMETER (IN.) LUBE SAMPLE 1 GOOD 0.0103 GOOD; SAMPLE 2 GOOD 0.0103 GOOD; SAMPLE 3 GOOD 0.0103 GOOD; SAMPLE 4 GOOD 0.0103 GOOD; SAMPLE 5 GOOD 0.0103 GOOD. ALL 5 TESTED SYRINGES TESTED WITHIN SPECIFICATION. NO EVIDENCE OF MANUFACTURING DEFECT WAS OBSERVED. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS COMPLETED FOR BATCH # 0139917. ALL INSPECTIONS AND CHALLENGES WERE PERFORMED PER THE APPLICABLE OPERATIONS QC SPECIFICATIONS. THERE WERE ZERO (0) NOTIFICATIONS NOTED FOR THIS COMPLAINT. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD WAS COMPLETED FOR BATCH# 0013346. ALL INSPECTIONS WERE PERFORMED PER THE APPLICABLE OPERATIONS QC SPECIFICATIONS. THERE WERE ZERO (0) NOTIFICATIONS NOTED THAT DID NOT PERTAIN TO THE COMPLAINT. BD WAS ABLE TO CONFIRM THE CUSTOMER¿S INDICATED FAILURE. THE POSSIBLE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS ISSUE (CANNULA BROKEN): USER ERROR. NO EVIDENCE OF MANUFACTURING RELATED ISSUES WERE OBSERVED ON THE RETURNED SAMPLES. MICROSCOPIC EXAMINATION OF THE RETURNED SAMPLE REVEALED CHARACTERISTICS SUCH AS RESIDUAL BENDS ON BOTH ENDS OF THE FRACTURED CANNULA, AND OVALITY (DEFORMATION FROM THE NORMALLY CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION). WHEN VIEWED TOGETHER THESE ARE ALL INDICATORS OF BENDING/RE-STRAIGHTENING MODE OF FAILURE. H3 OTHER TEXT : SEE H.10.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SYRINGE 1.0ML 31GA 8MM 10BAG 500 WAL BROKE AT THE CANNULA DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEEDLE BROKE OFF OF SYRINGE IN SITE. VERBATIM: CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND 2 SYRINGES WHEN REMOVED FROM SITE NEEDLE BROKE OFF IN SITE. TWO DIFFERENT DAYS. PET OWNER ABLE TO REMOVE FROM SITE WITH HIS FINGERS. DENIED REUSE OF ITEMS. "
DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: UNKNOWN A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED, BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT A SYRINGE 1.0ML 31GA 8MM 10BAG 500 WAL BROKE AT THE CANNULA DURING USE. THE FOLLOWING WAS REPORTED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER, "IT WAS REPORTED THAT NEEDLE BROKE OFF OF SYRINGE IN SITE. VERBATIM: CONSUMER REPORTED FOUND 2 SYRINGES WHEN REMOVED FROM SITE NEEDLE BROKE OFF IN SITE. TWO DIFFERENT DAYS. PET OWNER ABLE TO REMOVE FROM SITE WITH HIS FINGERS. DENIED REUSE OF ITEMS. "
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1362756 | SYRINGE 1.0ML 31GA 8MM 10BAG 500 WAL | PISTON SYRINGE | FMF | BD MEDICAL - DIABETES CARE | 328506 | SEE H10 | 00681131311748 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |