FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BD BAG 250ML

MDR report key: 24321339 · Received February 12, 2026

Report

Report Number
24321339
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
February 12, 2026
Date of Event
August 22, 2025
Report Date
December 24, 2025
Manufacturer
GILERO, LLC
Product Code
KPE
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
User Facility report
Reporter Location
IL
Reporter Occupation
RISK MANAGER
Health Professional
N

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 0

STAFF REPORT THAT THE BD BAGS ARE STIFF, AND WHEN PRIMED, AIR BUBBLES FORM WHICH CREATES EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF AIR BUBBLES TO ENTER THE IV TUBING LINE. THIS CAUSES THE CADD PUMP TO ALARM AND EITHER INTERRUPT THE INFUSION OR FAIL TO DISPENSE THE DOSE OF MEDICATION TO THE PATIENT. STAFF ATTEMPTED TO MITIGATE THE ISSUE BY ASKING IF OUR HOSPITAL PHARMACY COULD PRIME THE BAG TO CLEAR THE BAG/LINE OF AIR, OR THAT THE BAG BE "OVER-FILLED" TO HELP PUSH OUT THE AIR. BOTH IDEAS WERE INTENDED TO FIND A WAY TO AVOID HAVING TO PRIME THE BAG, IN THE HOPE THAT THE BUBBLES WOULD BE GONE BEFORE THEY SET UP THE PUMP FOR HOME INFUSION.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
382136 BD BAG 250ML CONTAINER, I.V. KPE GILERO, LLC 1727170105

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 57 YR Male Other