UNKNOWN BD NEEDLE
Report
- Report Number
- 3002682307-2024-00054
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- March 18, 2024
- Date of Event
- February 15, 2024
- Report Date
- April 15, 2024
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON
- Product Code
- FMI
- UDI-DI
- 00382903006373
- PMA / PMN Number
- NA
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
- Health Professional
- Yes
Narratives
(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.
PR (B)(4) - FOLLOW UP MDR FOR CORRECTION. AFTER FURTHER EVALUATION OF THE COMPLAINT, IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE PREVIOUSLY SUBMITTED REPORT WAS SENT IN ERROR. AFTER FURTHER REVIEW IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT THE PRODUCT WAS NOT USED ON A HUMAN BUT ON AN ANIMAL AND COMPLETED. MFR#: 3002682307- 2024-00054 IS VOID AS A RESULT.
GOOD MORNING I AM EMAILING TO REPORT A FAULTY NEEDLE THAT ONE OF OUR VETS HAD THE MISFORTUNE OF USING TODAY. THE NEEDLE BROKE OFF ONCE INSERTED INTO A HORSE. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, THIS IS NOT AN IDEAL SITUATION. PLEASE CAN YOU ADVISE US OF THE COURSE OF ACTION THAT NEEDS TO BE TAKEN? THE NEEDLE IN QUESTION IS A 16G X 1 1/2, LOT 220523. I LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR RESPONSE. MANY THANKS LUCKILY, ON THIS OCCASION, THERE WAS NO SERIOUS IMPACT TO THE PATIENT AS THE VET FELT THE NEEDLE SNAP AND ACTED QUICKLY AND EFFICIENTLY.
NO ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 181967 | UNKNOWN BD NEEDLE | NEEDLE, HYPODERMIC, SINGLE LUMEN | FMI | BECTON DICKINSON | 220523 | 00382903006373 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | Unknown |