MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BBL¿ MUELLER HINTON II AGAR; CULTURE MEDIA, ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST, MUELLER HINTON AGAR/BROTH

Model Number 221800

Device Problem Microbial Contamination of Device (2303)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 03/04/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd bbl¿ mueller hinton ii agar plate was found contaminated with microbial growth before use.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "contaminated plates , package arrived with right temperature and packaging." "the microbial growth was observed during the visual inspection when the material arrived at the laboratory.The storage of the material was as per received (ice packs)." "we received 6 cases (144 plates), only one plate showed microbial growth, this does not allow us to receive the material.".

Event Description

It was reported that the bd bbl¿ mueller hinton ii agar plate was found contaminated with microbial growth before use.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "contaminated plates , package arrived with right temperature and packaging." "the microbial growth was observed during the visual inspection when the material arrived at the laboratory.The storage of the material was as per received (ice packs)." "we received 6 cases (144 plates), only one plate showed microbial growth, this does not allow us to receive the material.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary: this memo is to summarize findings regarding the complaint related to catalog number 221800, plate mueller hinton ii agar 24 ea, batch number 2012767 and complaint number (b)(4) for contamination.During manufacturing of material 221800, media is formulated and sent through a high temperature short time sterilizer to remove bioburden.The petri dishes are subjected to uv radiation to decrease bioburden.The petri dishes are filled in a positive pressure hepa filtered environment.The filled plates are cooled and immediately wrapped into sleeves to decrease the introduction of microbes.Sleeves are then packaged into cartons and then transferred to a refrigerated truck (2 to 8 degrees c) for shipment to the distributor.Bd distributors are provided with the storage guidelines for the shipping and handling of bd media of 2 to 8 degrees c in a dark place.The batch history record for batch 2012767 was satisfactory and no quality notifications were generated during manufacturing and inspection.The release testing that is performed on this product does include bioburden testing.A sample of plates are incubated at 25 degrees c and at 35 degrees c for approximately 72 hours.All bioburden testing performed on this batch was satisfactory per bd internal procedures.Affected product does not have any sterility claims; the product is tested for bioburden prior to release to ensure that it conforms to product specifications.However, this does not ensure that the end-user will not receive a contaminated plate.The complaint history was reviewed, and no other complaints have been taken on batch 2012767.Retention samples from batch 2012767 were not available for inspection.Twenty-four plates from batch 2012767 as six sleeves (5 unopened, 1 opened) in 24pack carton shipped in a box with bubble wrap and ice packs.In the opened sleeve, 1/4 plates had surface fungal growth (time stamp 1227).The affected plate was submitted to the id lab and the growth was identified as trichophyton species.The five unopened sleeves were incubated prior to inspection at 20 to 25 degrees c (2 sleeves) and 33 to 37 degrees c (3 sleeves).At 5 days incubation, 0/20 plates incubated had microbial growth (time stamps 1215, 1227 and 1228).Five photos were received for investigation.One photo shows the side of a sleeve with microbial growth in one plate visible.The other four photos each show different views of a plate from batch 2012767 (time stamp 1227) with fungal growth on the agar.This complaint has been confirmed.Based on the low defect rate for this batch (1 reported plate), no actions are indicated at this time.This product does not have a sterile claim.Bd will continue to trend complaints for contamination.

• Brand Name: BD BBL¿ MUELLER HINTON II AGAR
• Type of Device: CULTURE MEDIA, ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST, MUELLER HINTON AGAR/BROTH
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14025394
• MDR Text Key: 288832472
• Report Number: 1119779-2022-00519
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10382902218002
• UDI-Public: 10382902218002
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: PREAMENDMENT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 05/19/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/06/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 04/21/2022
• Device Model Number: 221800
• Device Catalogue Number: 221800
• Device Lot Number: 2012767
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 05/19/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/12/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1