MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD) BD VACUTAINER® SAFETY-LOK¿ BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH PRE-ATTACHED HOLDER; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number 368652

Device Problem Air/Gas in Device (4062)

Patient Problem Perforation of Vessels (2135)

Event Date 08/04/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.H.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.

Event Description

It was reported that during use with bd vacutainer® safety-lok¿ blood collection set with pre-attached holder air bubbles formed and blew patient's vein.There was no additional impact reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer reports cat # 368652 had started drawing air with the blood, going super, and blew the patient's vein.

Manufacturer Narrative

H3.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, 30 retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by functional draw testing and no issues were observed relating to air bubbles as all samples met specifications.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lot, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.There were no related quality issues during manufacturing of the product.This complaint is unable to be confirmed for the indicated failure mode air bubbles.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends h3 other text : see h10.

Event Description

It was reported that during use with bd vacutainer® safety-lok¿ blood collection set with pre-attached holder air bubbles formed and blew patient's vein.There was no additional impact reported.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer reports cat # 368652 had started drawing air with the blood, going super, and blew the patient's vein.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® SAFETY-LOK¿ BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH PRE-ATTACHED HOLDER
• Type of Device: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer Contact: jennifer suh ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 17696059
• MDR Text Key: 322825107
• Report Number: 1024879-2023-00613
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903686525
• UDI-Public: 50382903686525
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K980414
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 10/13/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 09/06/2023
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 368652
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/13/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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