BD POSIFLUSH
Received Jul 21, 2026 · Event occurred Jul 7, 2026
Report 3002682307-2026-00119 · MDR key 25896152
Device
Generic name
Saline, Vascular Access Flush
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson, S.a.Catalog number
306575
Lot number
6089952
Product problems
- Crack
Patient
Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Description of Event or Problem
THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER:ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON ENTRY DESCRIPTION RECEIVED ON 15-07-2026:THE NURSE REMOVED THE POSIFLUSH SYRINGE FROM THE SUPPLY CABINET, UNPACKED IT, AND PRIMED IT. THE SYRINGE WAS THEN CONNECTED TO THE PORT-A-CATH (PAC) USING A CONNECTOR AND USED FOR FLUSHING. DURING THE FLUSH, SODIUM CHLORIDE (NACL) SOLUTION WAS SPRAYED INTO THE PATIENT'S FACE. THE NURSE EXAMINED THE SYRINGE AND OBSERVED THAT IT HAD A GAP/CRACK.IT WAS REPORTED THAT "PP TAKES THE POSIFLUSH OUT OF THE SUPPLY CABINET, UNPACKS IT, AND VENTS IT; CONNECTS IT TO THE PAC USING THE CONNECTOR"WHEN DID THE INCIDENT OCCUR?DURING USE.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3. IF A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS COMPLETED, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.