MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number 367862

Device Problem Detachment of Device or Device Component (2907)

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

Event Date 11/30/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H3.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 vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) plus blood collection tubes had a loose closure.

Event Description

It was reported that the bd vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) plus blood collection tubes had a loose closure.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but a video was provided for investigation.The video was evaluated and shows the hemogard closure assembly being put on and taken off the tube; however, the video does not show the customer's failure mode.There is no specimen in the tube.Additionally, one hundred (100) retention samples from bd inventory were visually inspected with the hemogard closure assembly correctly assembled and placed on the tubes.There were no cocked stoppers identified that would cause the hemogard closure assembly to not be applied correctly.10 retention samples were draw tested with all weights being within specification limits.No issues with the hemogard closure assembly being loose or separating during or after the draw testing was completed.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.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.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Type of Device: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW); 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW); 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• Manufacturer Contact: jo doyka ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 18369207
• MDR Text Key: 331333727
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-01277
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903678629
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903678629
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: TW
• PMA/PMN Number: BK050036
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/14/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 04/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 367862
• Device Lot Number: 2347075
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/30/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/20/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/14/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/13/2022
• 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