MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® PST¿ GEL AND LITHIUM HEPARIN (LH) BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number 367960

Device Problem Difficult to Insert (1316)

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

Event Date 03/21/2024

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® pst¿ gel and lithium heparin (lh) blood collection tubes, the whole tube pushed-off when inserted into the needle.There was no report of impact to the patient or user.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6 investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, ten (10) retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by functional testing and no issues were observed relating to tube push off as all samples met specifications.Additionally, one hundred (100) retention samples were visually examined, and no issues were identified.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 of tube push off.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® PST¿ GEL AND LITHIUM HEPARIN (LH) 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: 19126484
• MDR Text Key: 341263351
• Report Number: 1917413-2024-00326
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903679607
• UDI-Public: (01)00382903679607
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: K945952
• 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
• Report Date: 03/28/2024

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 04/17/2024
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 367960
• Device Lot Number: 3222763
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 03/21/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/10/2023
• 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