INTROCAN SAFETY®
Report
- Report Number
- 9610825-2022-00209
- Event Type
- Injury
- Date Received
- June 2, 2022
- Date of Event
- May 19, 2022
- Report Date
- August 23, 2022
- Manufacturer
- B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG
- Product Code
- DQR
- UDI-DI
- 04046964478673
- PMA / PMN Number
- K982805
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- JA
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). THE COMPLAINT IS STILL UNDER INVESTIGATION. A FOLLOW-UP REPORT WILL BE PROVIDED, AS SOON AS INVESTIGATION HAS BEEN COMPLETED.
THIS REPORT HAS BEEN IDENTIFIED AS B. BRAUN INTERNAL REPORT NUMBER (B)(4). SAMPLE EVALUATION: RECEIVED 1 PIECE CAPILLARY HUB OF AN INTROCAN SAFETY 3 PUR 18G 1.3X32MM- AP WITHOUT ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND 44 PIECES OF INTROCAN SAFETY 3 PUR 18G 1.3X32MM-AP IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITH BATCH NUMBER 21G04G8373 AND ARTICLE NUMBER 4251131-03). VISUAL INSPECTION: RESULT: OBSERVED DAMAGE ON THE CATHETER HUB LUER FOR 9 PIECES OF UNUSED SAMPLE AND 1 PIECE OF USED SAMPLE. NO DAMAGE FOUND ON THE BALANCE 35 PIECES OF UNUSED SAMPLE IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. LEAKAGE TEST: 10 PIECES OF SAMPLE WITH DAMAGE ON THE CATHETER HUB LUER WERE TESTED FOR AIR TIGHTNESS LEAKAGE TEST ACCORDING TO TEST METHOD. RESULT: ALL 10 PIECES OF SAMPLE PASSED THE TEST. ROOT CAUSE ANALYSIS: THE POSSIBLE CAUSE OF THE DENT LUER COULD BE DUE TO SLIGHT BEND OR SLANT SEPTUM OPENER PIN DURING THE ASSEMBLY OF CATHETER HUB TO CANNULA HUB. DURING SIMULATION, THE DEFECT WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE. ANOTHER POSSIBLE CAUSE IS BIGGER OPENING OF SEPTUM OPENER PIN TOWARDS THE CATHETER HUB LUER AND DURING SIMULATION, THE DEFECT WAS ABLE TO REPRODUCE. CORRECTION: DAILY CHECKING FOR VALVE OPENER PIN CONDITION AT THE MACHINE AND TO RECORD IN PROCESS CARD. STARTED: 2022-05-12. ADDITIONAL CONTAINMENT ACTION TO REFER TO CAPA. THIS COMPLAINT IS CONFIRMED.
AS REPORTED BY THE USER FACILITY (TRANSLATION OF USER FACILITY INFORMATION BY BBM SALES ORGANIZATION IN (B)(6). "AIR CAME IN FROM THE CONNECTION." "THERE WAS A REPORT THAT AIR WAS MIXED IN FROM THE INFUSION CONNECTION PART. IT OCCURRED IN AN OUTPATIENT AND EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT AT (B)(6) HOSPITAL. IT OCCURRED IN 7 CONSECUTIVE CASES AFTER SWITCHING TO THIS LOT: 21G04G8373. WE WILL COLLECT AND SHIP ALL THE SAME LOT UNUSED PRODUCTS IN THE HOSPITAL INVENTORY. THE PATIENT HAS NO INFECTION / HEALTH HAZARD TO PATIENT: NONE . SAMPLE: AVAILABLE / BATCH: 21G04G8373 ."
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2161397 | INTROCAN SAFETY® | I.V. SAFETY CATHETER | DQR | B. BRAUN MELSUNGEN AG | 4251601-020 | 21G04G8373 | 04046964478673 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |