MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON GMBH BD¿ COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD; CULTURE MEDIA, SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL

Catalog Number 257306

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 04/26/2022

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 10 plates of bd¿ columbia cna agar with 5% sheep blood were contaminated with mold.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: 10 plates contaminated with mold.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6 investigation summary.Event description: customer reported contamination on the plates as well as a broken dish.Complaint history review: the complaint trends were reviewed and similar complaints were found for this catalog number.A trend was identified; therefore, a mrb (material review board) was performed and this issue will be investigated within a capa (corrective and preventive action).Batch history record (bhr) review: the batch history review did not indicate any discrepancies.All release testing was satisfactory, and no deviations were observed.Sample analysis: retain samples were reviewed and no deviation was observed.Return samples were not provided; however a picture illustrating the contamination was shared.The complained broken dish could not be identified on the shared picture.Evaluation results: at this stage of our investigation, we have excluded any systemic failure in our manufacturing process.Please note that this product does not have an sal claim.It is filled aseptically, therefore an occurrence of a contamination event cannot be entirely ruled out.We only release product batches to the market with an aql (acceptable quality level) = 0,65.Although this contamination level is very low, we cannot completely exclude that a customer may receive a contaminated plate.As several complaints were reported for this product regarding contamination, a mrb (mrb 22-006) and capa (# 4344556) were created for further evaluation.The root cause investigation is currently ongoing within the mentioned capa.Investigation conclusion: based upon our investigation the complaint was confirmed.

Event Description

It was reported that 10 plates of bd¿ columbia cna agar with 5% sheep blood were contaminated with mold.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: 10 plates contaminated with mold.

• Brand Name: BD¿ COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD
• Type of Device: CULTURE MEDIA, SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON GMBH; 8-12 tullastrasse; heidelberg 69126 ; GM 69126
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON GMBH; 8-12 tullastrasse; heidelberg 69126 ; GM 69126
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14518487
• MDR Text Key: 300795317
• Report Number: 9680577-2022-00068
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JSJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• 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: 08/05/2022

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 05/26/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 06/23/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 257306
• Device Lot Number: 2088995
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 08/05/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/29/2022
• 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