BD ALARIS SMARTSITE¿ NEEDLE-FREE VALVE
Report
- Report Number
- 9616066-2023-00711
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- April 18, 2023
- Date of Event
- March 28, 2023
- Report Date
- May 11, 2023
- Manufacturer
- SISTEMAS MEDICOS ALARIS, S.A. DE C.V.
- Product Code
- FPA
- UDI-DI
- 07613203013611
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- BR
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
H.3. A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
H6: INVESTIGATION SUMMARY NO SAMPLES WERE RETURNED FOR INVESTIGATION IN WHICH THE CUSTOMER HAS INDICATED THAT THEY HAVE EXPERIENCED FLOW RESTRICTIONS WHEN TRYING TO ADMINISTER MEDICATION VIA 2000E7D SMARTSITE COMPONENTS FROM LOT 1022314. THE CUSTOMER DID HOWEVER PROVIDE A PHOTOGRAPH AND A SHORT VIDEO; ANALYSIS OF THE PHOTOGRAPH NOTED THAT THERE WAS SOME CONGEALED BLOOD IN THE FLUID PATH OF THE SMARTSITE THE PRESENCE OF WHICH WOULD CERTAINLY LEAD TO FLOW RESTRICTION. ANALYSIS OF THE VIDEO SHOWS NO FLOW RESTRICTION WHEN THE SMARTSITE COMPONENT IS NOT CONNECTED TO THE IV LINE, AND FLOW RESTRICTION WHEN THE SMARTSITE IS CONNECTED. FURTHER DETAILS RELATING TO THE CLINICAL SET UP, INCLUDING DETAILS OF THE PRODUCT(S) USED TO ACCESS THE SMARTSITE, WERE NOT PROVIDED TO ASSIST THE INVESTIGATION. THE DETAILS OF THIS FEEDBACK WERE FORWARDED TO THE MANUFACTURING SITE FOR INVESTIGATION. A REVIEW OF THE PRODUCTION RECORDS FOR LOT 1022314 DID NOT IDENTIFY ANY IN-PROCESS TESTING FAILURES OR QUALITY DEVIATIONS WHICH MAY HAVE CAUSED OR CONTRIBUTED TO A REPORT OF THIS NATURE. IN THIS INSTANCE, A DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE OF THE CUSTOMER'S EXPERIENCE COULD NOT BE DETERMINED AS NO SAMPLES WERE RECEIVED FOR INVESTIGATION; HOWEVER, PREVIOUS REPORTS OF THIS NATURE HAVE BEEN RELATED TO RAISED FEATURES ON THE SURFACE OF THE MALE LUER OF THE CONNECTING PRODUCT.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ALARIS SMARTSITE NEEDLE-FREE VALVE EXPERIENCED FLOW ISSUE. THIS IS 1 OF 4 EVENTS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CASE 01: CLIENT REPORTS OCCLUSION OF THE CONNECTOR PREVENTING A FLOW IN THE SYRINGE INFUSION PUMP, WHERE THE CHILD WAS AT RISK OF DEATH DUE TO DRUG ADDICTION. EQUIPMENT DID NOT ALARM THE LACK OF FLOW.
IT WAS REPORTED THAT THE BD ALARIS SMARTSITE NEEDLE-FREE VALVE EXPERIENCED FLOW ISSUE. THIS IS 1 OF 4 EVENTS. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: CASE 01: CLIENT REPORTS OCCLUSION OF THE CONNECTOR PREVENTING A FLOW IN THE SYRINGE INFUSION PUMP, WHERE THE CHILD WAS AT RISK OF DEATH DUE TO DRUG ADDICTION. EQUIPMENT DID NOT ALARM THE LACK OF FLOW.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1044852 | BD ALARIS SMARTSITE¿ NEEDLE-FREE VALVE | INTRAVASCULAR ADMINISTRATION SET | FPA | SISTEMAS MEDICOS ALARIS, S.A. DE C.V. | 1022314 | 07613203013611 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unknown |