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MalfunctionMEG

VANISHPOINT II SYRINGE

Received Jul 1, 2026 · Event occurred Jun 26, 2026

Report MW5190182 · MDR key 25681774

Device

Generic name

Syringe, Antistick

Lot number

A0948

Patient

45 YR · Male

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Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

A VANISHPOINT II SYRINGE WAS USED TO ADMINISTER HALOPERIDOL DEC. WHEN THE SYRINGE WAS INSERTED INTO THE PATIENTS DELTOID FOR THE IM ADMINISTRATION, THE PLUNGER FAILED AND DRUG DRIPPED OUT THE BACK OF THE SYRINGE AND NONE OF THE MEDICATION WAS ADMINISTERED TO THE PATIENT. AT THE SAME TIME, THE NEEDLE RETRACTED.