FDA Adverse Event Injury Summary report: N

BD INSULIN PEN NEEDLE 31G X 8MM

MDR report key: 4452620 · Received January 20, 2015

Report

Report Number
2243072-2015-00010
Event Type
Injury
Date Received
January 20, 2015
Report Date
January 21, 2015
Manufacturer
BECTON DICKINSON
Product Code
FMI
Adverse Event
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
FR
Reporter Occupation
NOT APPLICABLE

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

RESULTS: A SAMPLE WAS NOT RETURNED FOR EVALUATION. A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS REVEALED NO IRREGULARITIES DURING THE MANUFACTURE OF REPORTED LOT NUMBER 4232210. CONCLUSIONS: WITHOUT A SAMPLE AN ABSOLUTE ROOT CAUSE FOR THIS INCIDENT COULD NOT BE IDENTIFIED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS RECEIVED REGARDING THE INCIDENT, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE SUBMITTED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A BD INSULIN PEN NEEDLE, THE NEEDLE DETACHED FROM THE HUB AND REMAINED INSIDE THE PATIENT'S ARM. THE PATIENT RECEIVED AN X-RAY WHICH LOCATED THE NEEDLE AND SURGERY UNDER LOCAL ANESTHESIA IS PLANNED TO REMOVE IT.

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
44513 BD INSULIN PEN NEEDLE 31G X 8MM INSULIN PEN NEEDLE FMI BECTON DICKINSON 4232210

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1 UNK Required Intervention