CHLORAPREP ONE STEP HI-LITE ORANGE
Report
- Report Number
- 3004932373-2021-00266
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- May 31, 2021
- Date of Event
- April 12, 2021
- Report Date
- August 10, 2021
- Manufacturer
- CAREFUSION 213, LLC 0113
- Product Code
- KXG
- PMA / PMN Number
- EXEMPT
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- CA, US
- Reporter Occupation
- PHYSICIAN
Narratives
YOUR FACILITY PROVIDED A PHOTO TO AID IN OUR QUALITY ENGINEER'S INVESTIGATION. WITH THE PHOTO PROVIDED, BD WAS ABLE TO VERIFY THE FAILURE MODE AS THE END CAP WAS DETACHED FROM THE APPLICATOR BODY. A DEVICE HISTORY RECORD REVIEW WAS COMPLETED FOR BATCH/LOT 1041625 AND NO NON-CONFORMANCES WERE NOTED DURING THE MANUFACTURING FOR END CAP FAILURE. THE ROOT CAUSE IS ATTRIBUTED TO THE EQUIPMENT STATION FOR THE END CAP PLACEMENT UNTO THE APPLICATOR BODY. CORRECTIVE ACTIONS WERE INITIATED WHICH LED TO BD CONDUCTING A VOLUNTARY RECALL ON CERTAIN LOTS OF THE CHLORAPREP HI-LITE ORANGE 26 ML APPLICATOR. BD HAS CONFIRMED THAT SOME OF THE PRODUCT, WHICH INCLUDED THIS LOT, HAD AN APPLICATOR END CAP THAT WAS IMPROPERLY SECURED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS WHICH RESULTED IN BROKEN GLASS DROPPING OUT OF THE APPLICATOR. YOUR FACILITY SHOULD HAVE RECEIVED A RECALL NOTIFICATION FOR THIS FAILURE, AND IT IS ALSO ATTACHED TO THIS EMAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOUR FACILITY COMPLETES THE CUSTOMER RESPONSE FORM ASSOCIATED WITH THE RECALL AND FOLLOWS THE DIRECTIONS PROVIDED. BD RECOGNIZES THAT CUSTOMERS PLACE THEIR TRUST IN OUR PRODUCTS, AND WE STRIVE TO EXCEED THE EXPECTATIONS OF EVERY CUSTOMER. YOUR FEEDBACK IS ESSENTIAL TO OUR MISSION TO IMPROVE THE PRODUCTIVITY AND SAFETY OF HEALTH CARE GLOBALLY. H3 OTHER TEXT : SEE NARRATIVE BELOW
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AMPOULE WAS BROKEN UPON OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGING. PER RESPONSE EMAIL: THE SHAFT WAS CRACKED BY THE RN CIRCULATOR, SHE PAINTED THE EXTREMITY, AND WHILE SHE WAS HOLDING THE LEG UP TO DRY, SHE NOTICED SHATTERED GLASSES AND THE BROKEN AMPULE ON TOP OF THE BED BELOW THE RAISED LEG. THE RN IS SPECULATING THAT THE END CAP WAS MISSING OR IT CAME LOOSE- SHE SEARCHED AND FOUND NONE. THE RN USED 3 MORE WANDA WITH SAME LOT NO¿S WITH NO IDENTIFIED DEFECT THE NURSE NOTICED THAT THE AMPULE IN CHLORAPREP WAS BROKEN UPON OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGE. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED
PR (B)(4) INITIAL EMDR SUBMISSION. A FOLLOW UP EMDR WILL BE SUBMITTED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE. (B)(4).
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE AMPOULE WAS BROKEN UPON OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGING. PER RESPONSE EMAIL: THE SHAFT WAS CRACKED BY THE RN CIRCULATOR, SHE PAINTED THE EXTREMITY, AND WHILE SHE WAS HOLDING THE LEG UP TO DRY, SHE NOTICED SHATTERED GLASSES AND THE BROKEN AMPULE ON TOP OF THE BED BELOW THE RAISED LEG. THE RN IS SPECULATING THAT THE END CAP WAS MISSING OR IT CAME LOOSE- SHE SEARCHED AND FOUND NONE. THE RN USED 3 MORE WANDA WITH SAME LOT NO¿S WITH NO IDENTIFIED DEFECT . THE NURSE NOTICED THAT THE AMPULE IN CHLORAPREP WAS BROKEN UPON OPENING THE STERILE PACKAGE. NO PATIENT WAS HARMED.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 807176 | CHLORAPREP ONE STEP HI-LITE ORANGE | 2% W/V CHLORHEXIDINE GLUCONATE/70% V/V ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL | KXG | CAREFUSION 213, LLC 0113 | 1041625 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |