BD PLASTIPACK SYRINGE
Report
- Report Number
- 3003152976-2021-00745
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- November 10, 2021
- Date of Event
- October 11, 2021
- Report Date
- December 2, 2021
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON, S.A.
- Product Code
- FMF
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
H6: INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: NO SAMPLES OR PHOTOS RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION. TEN RETAINED SAMPLES FROM THE SAME LOT WERE EVALUATED, UPON VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE SAMPLES NO DAMAGE CAN BE OBSERVED IN THE TIP OF THE SYRINGES. NO MOLDING DEFECT CAN BE OBSERVED THAT COULD LEAD TO THE DEFECT EXPERIENCED BY CUSTOMER. CATHETER TIPS (CT TIPS) INTENDED USE IS TO ADMINISTER LIQUIDS INTO A CATHETER OR FEEDING TUBES. OUT OF THE SCOPE OF THIS TYPE OF THESE TIPS IS THE USE WITH NEEDLES. THIS PRODUCT DOES NOT HAVE A LUER TIP CONNECTION. A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW WAS PERFORMED FOR THE REPORTED LOT 2103011, NO DEVIATIONS OR NON-CONFORMANCES WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ISSUE. FINAL PRODUCTS IN THIS MANUFACTURING LINE, FOR THIS REFERENCE ARE SAMPLED AND THEY ARE SUBJECTED TO VISUAL AND FUNCTIONAL INSPECTIONS DURING THE DIFFERENT MANUFACTURING SUB-PROCESSES ACCORDING TO PROCEDURE. BASED ON THE QUALITY TEAM'S INVESTIGATION, WE ARE NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A ROOT CAUSE RELATED TO OUR MANUFACTURING PROCESS AT THIS TIME.
INITIAL REPORTER PHONE#: (B)(6). A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED, BUT HAS NOT YET BEGUN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
IT WAS REPORTED 4 BD PLASTIPACK SYRINGES HAD LEAKAGE ISSUES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WHEN PUSHING THE SYRINGE DOWN, THE MEDICATION STARTED TO FLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE NEEDLE WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE SYRINGE. 3 OTHER NEEDLES WERE TRIED FROM THE SAME BOX AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED."
IT WAS REPORTED 4 BD PLASTIPACK SYRINGES HAD LEAKAGE ISSUES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "WHEN PUSHING THE SYRINGE DOWN, THE MEDICATION STARTED TO FLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE NEEDLE WHERE IT SCREWS INTO THE SYRINGE. 3 OTHER NEEDLES WERE TRIED FROM THE SAME BOX AND THE SAME THING HAPPENED."
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1688834 | BD PLASTIPACK SYRINGE | PISTON SYRINGE | FMF | BECTON DICKINSON, S.A. | 2103011 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |