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

Catalog Number 257306

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 03/07/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that while using bd (b)(4) cna agar with 5% sheep blood were contaminated.This event occurred 360 times.There was no report of patient's impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "360 contaminated plates.".

Manufacturer Narrative

Initial reporter phone#: (b)(6).Initial reporter fax#: (b)(6).There is no 510(k) for this device as it is manufactured outside the us and not sold in the us but is considered to be substantially similar to the legally u.S.Marketed device b bd bbl¿ columbia cna agar with 5% sheep blood catalog number 221353 with 510k number preamendment.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 while using bd columbia cna agar with 5% sheep blood were contaminated.This event occurred 360 times.There was no report of patient's impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "360 contaminated plates.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6 investigation summary: event description: it was reported that 360 plates would have show contamination.Complaint history review: the complaint trends were reviewed and similar complaints were found for this lot number.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: pictures were provided showing the reported contamination.The retention samples were reviewed and the plates were found to be without deviation.Evaluation results and investigation conclusion: 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) = 1.5.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 lot number regarding contamination, an mrb and capa were created for further evaluation.The root cause investigation is currently ongoing within the mentioned capa.Based upon our investigation the complaint was confirmed.We would suggest that you set aside, and not use, any prepared plated media that does not meet the appearance specification as it is described on the bd certificate of analysis.This is consistent with industry recommendations for inspection of culture media prior to use (e.G.¿good practices for pharmaceutical microbiology laboratories¿, who technical report series, no.961, 2011, annex 2; chapter <1117> ¿microbiology best laboratory practices¿ the united states pharmacopeia; and the difco & bbl manual).H3 other text : see h.10.

• Brand Name: BD COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD
• Type of Device: CULTURE MEDIA, SELECTIVE AND NON-DIFFERENTIA
• 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: 14519492
• MDR Text Key: 300768298
• Report Number: 9680577-2022-00067
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JSJ
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: GM
• PMA/PMN Number: SEE H10
• 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: 07/08/2022

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: 04/28/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 257306
• Device Lot Number: 2033567
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 07/08/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/02/2022
• 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