FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

SAFE SNAP TB SYRINGE

MDR report key: 35195 · Received August 12, 1996

Report

Report Number
MW1009701
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
August 12, 1996
Report Date
July 21, 1996
Manufacturer
U.S. MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.
Product Code
FMF
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Voluntary report
Reporter Location
TX, US
Reporter Occupation
NURSE

Narratives

Description of Event or Problem · 1

THREE PTS CONTINUE TO C/O NEEDLES BEING DULL. ALSO, THE PLUNGER DOESN'T ALWAYS WORK AND CATCHES IN THE BARREL. THE PLUNGER ALSO REQUIRES EXTRA PRESSURE TO COMPLETE INJECTION. RPTR HAS HAD TO DISCARD 4 SYRINGES DUE TO SEVERAL PROBLEMS. 1. NEEDLE FALLS OFF, 2. THE NEEDLE BECOMES LOOSE AND PULLS INTO BARREL.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1 SAFE SNAP TB SYRINGE SYRINGE FMF U.S. MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS, INC.

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 NO INFO