SYRINGE 20ML LL NS
Report
- Report Number
- 3003152976-2023-00556
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- December 28, 2023
- Date of Event
- December 19, 2023
- Report Date
- June 10, 2024
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON
- Product Code
- FMF
- UDI-DI
- 50382903020558
- PMA / PMN Number
- K110771
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- SZ
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
PR(B)(4): INITIAL MDR SUBMISSION. A FOLLOW UP MDR WILL BE SUBMITTED IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, A DEVICE EVALUATION, OR A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS COMPLETED. THE ACTUAL DATE OF EVENT IS UNKNOWN. THE DATE RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER WAS ENTERED INTO THE DATE OF EVENT FIELD.
(B)(4). FOLLOW UP MDR FOR UPDATED DEVICE EVALUATION (PHYSICAL SAMPLE RETURNED): ONE SAMPLE AND TWO PHOTOS PROVIDED TO OUR QUALITY TEAM FOR INVESTIGATION. THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION, FOREIGN MATTER CAN BE OBSERVED WITHIN THE SYRINGE. THE PARTICLE IS BROWN IN COLOR AND APPEARS GREASY. CHARACTERIZATION TESTING WAS PERFORMED TO IDENTIFY THE COMPOSITION, UNFORTUNATELY, THE RESULTS OF THIS TESTING WERE INCONCLUSIVE. BASED ON THE PHYSICAL APPEARANCE, THE PARTICLE APPEARS TO BE DIRT MIXED WITH POLYPROPYLENE, HOWEVER, IT CANNOT BE DEFINITIVELY IDENTIFIED AT THIS TIME. MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT IS PERFORMED IN A CLEAN ROOM WHICH IS KEPT UNDER A POSITIVE PRESSURE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER. THE ASSEMBLY STATION HAS A DE-IONIZER AND VACUUM SYSTEM USED TO REMOVE ANY PARTICLES INSIDE THE BARREL. 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 PROCEDURES. A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW WAS PERFORMED FOR THE REPORTED LOT 2212037, NO DEVIATIONS OR NON-CONFORMANCES WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS INCIDENT. THE AREAS WHERE PIECES RUN IN MANUFACTURING AREA ARE PROTECTED TO REDUCE PARTICLES FROM GENERATING AND MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT UNDERGOES ROUTINE CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE. WHILE WE CANNOT IDENTIFY A DIRECT ISSUE, THE PARTICLE LIKELY GENERATED DURING THE MOLDING OR ASSEMBLY PROCESS. MANUFACTURING PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS INCIDENT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THIS MATTER. COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FOR THIS DEVICE AND REPORTED CONDITION WILL BE MONITORED BY OUR QUALITY TEAM FOR SIGNS OF EMERGING TRENDS.
INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: PHOTOS RECEIVED BY OUR QUALITY TEAM FOR INVESTIGATION. THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION, FOREIGN MATTER CAN BE OBSERVED IN THE FLUID PATH OF THE SYRINGE. PHYSICAL SAMPLES ARE REQUIRED TO FURTHER ANALYZE AND IDENTIFY THE FOREIGN MATTER. MANUFACTURING FOR THIS PRODUCT IS PERFORMED IN A CLEAN ROOM WHICH IS KEPT UNDER A POSITIVE PRESSURE TO REDUCE THE CHANCE OF FOREIGN MATTER. THE ASSEMBLY STATION HAS A DE-IONIZER AND VACUUM SYSTEM USED TO REMOVE ANY PARTICLES INSIDE THE BARREL. 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 PROCEDURES. THE AREAS WHERE PIECES RUN IN MANUFACTURING AREA ARE PROTECTED TO AVOID DAMAGE ON THE PRODUCT AND REDUCE PARTICLES FROM GENERATING. WHILE WE CANNOT IDENTIFY A DIRECT ISSUE, THE PARTICLE LIKELY GENERATED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS DUE TO CONTAMINATION. MANUFACTURING PERSONNEL HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED OF THIS INCIDENT TO INCREASE AWARENESS OF THIS MATTER.
WE HAVE RECEIVED A COMPLAINT FROM OUR CUSTOMER FOR THE FOLLOWING PRODUCT: ITEM NUMBER PROMEDICAL: 171150. DESCRIPTION GERMAN: SYRINGE 20ML LUER-LOCK, NON-STERILE. ITEM NUMBER BD BECON DICKINSON AG: 302055. LOT NUMBER : 2212037. SUPPLIER / SUPPLIER NUMBER : BD BECTON DICKINSON AG / 173. COMPLAINT QUANTITY: (B)(4). CATEGORY OF COMPLAINT: (B)(4). REASON FOR COMPLAINT: SYRINGE HAS BROWN-BLACK RESIDUE AT THE BASE OF THE HOLLOW BODY, IN THE AREA OF THE LIQUID OUTLET (PHOTO ATTACHED). REQUIREMENTS: REPORT (E.G. 8D / CAPA) INCLUDING: INVESTIGATION. ROOT CAUSE. POTENTIALLY AFFECTED PRODUCTS/LOTS. IMMEDIATE ACTIONS. REMEDIAL ACTIONS.
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RECEIVED
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1400330 | SYRINGE 20ML LL NS | SYRINGE, PISTON | FMF | BECTON DICKINSON | 2212037 | 50382903020558 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |