BD PLASTIPAK LUER LOK SYRINGE
Report
- Report Number
- 3003152976-2019-00570
- Event Type
- Malfunction
- Date Received
- August 21, 2019
- Date of Event
- August 6, 2019
- Report Date
- September 12, 2019
- Manufacturer
- BECTON DICKINSON, S.A.
- Product Code
- FMF
- PMA / PMN Number
- N/A
- Adverse Event
- Yes
- Product Problem
- Yes
- Report Source
- Manufacturer report
- Reporter Location
- UK
- Reporter Occupation
- OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL
Narratives
INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: ONE PHOTO WAS PROVIDED TO OUR QUALITY ENGINEER FOR INVESTIGATION. THROUGH VISUAL INSPECTION, THE THUMB PRESS OF THE SYRINGE IS NOTED TO BE BROKEN. A DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW WAS PERFORMED FOR THE REPORTED LOT 1812363 , NO DEVIATIONS OR NON-CONFORMANCES WERE IDENTIFIED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS THAT COULD HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THIS ISSUE. WHILE WE COULD NOT IDENTIFY A DIRECT ISSUE, IT WAS DETERMINED THE DAMAGE LIKELY OCCURRED AS A RESULT OF THE PRODUCT GETTING JAMMED WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING EQUIPMENT. PORTIONS WHERE THE PRODUCT MOVES WITHIN THE MANUFACTURING LINE ARE PROTECTED TO AVOID CREATING ANY DAMAGE TO THE PRODUCT. A PROJECT HAS BEEN INITIATED TO LOOK FURTHER INTO THIS ISSUE AND REDUCE ANY REOCCURRENCES. COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FOR THIS DEFECT AND DEVICE WILL BE MONITORED BY OUR QUALITY TEAM FOR SIGNS OF EMERGING TRENDS.
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT THE BD PLASTIPAK¿ LEUR LOK SYRINGE HAS BEEN FOUND WITH A BROKEN PLUNGER ROD BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PLUNGER OF THE SYRINGE WAS RECEIVED BROKEN.
DATE OF EVENT: UNKNOWN. THE DATE RECEIVED BY MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN USED FOR THIS FIELD. A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED, BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.
IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT THE BD PLASTIPAK¿ LEUR LOK SYRINGE HAS BEEN FOUND WITH A BROKEN PLUNGER ROD BEFORE USE. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: PLUNGER OF THE SYRINGE WAS RECEIVED BROKEN.
Devices
| Seq | Brand | Generic | Product Code | Manufacturer | Model | Lot | UDI-DI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 712781 | BD PLASTIPAK LUER LOK SYRINGE | SYRINGE | FMF | BECTON DICKINSON, S.A. | 1812363 |
Patients
| Seq | Age | Sex | Outcome | Treatment |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Other |