MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD RAPID DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 VERITOR; CORONAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION SYSTEM

Catalog Number 256082

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem Test Result (2695)

Event Date 10/07/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Eua #: (b)(4).Medical device expiration date: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.Device manufacture date: unknown.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported while testing for sars-cov-2 a false positive result was obtained.A repeat test was performed using a pcr test method and the result was negative.The customer stated the patient tested was asymptomatic.This test is not intended for use on asymptomatic patients and was therefore used off label.There was no report of patient impact.(b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Eua#: (b)(4).Investigation summary: bd has received several customer complaints for false positive results, when using bd sars-cov-2 reagents for bd veritor¿ system.The current investigation concerns multiple lots of bd sars-cov-2 reagents for bd veritor¿ system.Bd takes a systematic approach to investigating false positive complaints that are received.This approach involves review of manufacturing batch history records, testing of retention samples, and testing of customer returned samples if applicable.Due to unknown lot# a dhr could not be performed.The investigation did not find a root cause for the false positive results that were observed.It is recommended that each customer review their workflow carefully to ensure that the package insert is being followed as written.The root cause is under investigation and will be documented in our quality system.Bd cannot confirm the complaint based on the investigation that was performed.A corrective and preventive action (capa#1878253) is already initiated to investigate the root cause and some mitigation actions are already being addressed.

Event Description

It was reported while testing for sars-cov-2 a false positive result was obtained.A repeat test was performed using a pcr test method and the result was negative.The customer stated the patient tested was asymptomatic.This test is not intended for use on asymptomatic patients and was therefore used off label.There was no report of patient impact.Eua (b)(4).

• Brand Name: BD RAPID DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 VERITOR
• Type of Device: CORONAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• MDR Report Key: 10742312
• MDR Text Key: 214759635
• Report Number: 1119779-2020-00796
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QKP
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: NA
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/15/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/27/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 256082
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 01/14/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other