MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BBL¿ MUELLER HINTON II AGAR PREPARED MEDIA; MUELLER HINTON AGAR/BROTH CULTURE MEDIA ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST

Model Number 221800

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

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

Event Date 10/18/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that bacterial contamination was found on the bd bbl¿ mueller hinton ii agar prepared media.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "customer reported to have received 14 boxes of 24 plates with lot#:1246433 with expiration date of (b)(6) 2021." "only one plate was observed with bacterial contamination".

Manufacturer Narrative

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 bacterial contamination was found on the bd bbl¿ mueller hinton ii agar prepared media.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "customer reported to have received 14 boxes of 24 plates with lot#: 1246433 with expiration date of 12/16/21." "only one plate was observed with bacterial contamination".

Manufacturer Narrative

H6: investigation summary this memo is to summarize findings regarding the complaint related to catalog number 221800 plate mueller hinton ii agar 24 ea, batch number 1246433, and complaint number (b)(4) for contamination.During manufacturing of material 221800, media is formulated and sent through a high temperature short time sterilizer to remove bioburden.The petri dishes are subjected to uv radiation to decrease bioburden.The petri dishes are filled in a positive pressure hepa filtered environment.The filled plates are cooled and immediately wrapped into sleeves to decrease the introduction of microbes.Sleeves are then packaged into cartons and then transferred to a refrigerated truck (2 to 8 degrees c) for shipment to the distributor.Bd distributors are provided with the storage guidelines for the shipping and handling of bd media of 2 to 8 degrees c in a dark place.The batch history record for batch 1246433 was satisfactory and no quality notifications were generated during manufacturing and inspection.The release testing that is performed on this product does include bioburden testing.A sample of plates are incubated at 25 degrees c and at 35 degrees c for approximately 72 hours.All bioburden testing performed on this batch was satisfactory per bd internal procedures.Affected product does not have any sterility claims; the product is tested for bioburden prior to release to ensure that it conforms to product specifications.However, this does not ensure that the end-user will not receive a contaminated plate.The complaint history was reviewed, and no other complaints have been taken on batch 1246433.Retention samples from batch 1246433 were not available for inspection.Four photos were received for investigation.One photo shows the side of a sleeve with one plate and microbial growth is visible in one plate.Another other photo shows a close up of the bottom of a plate with microbial growth in the media.The third photo shows a plate, lid side up, from batch 1246433 (time stamp 1227) with bacterial growth on the surface.No return samples were received for investigation.This complaint can be confirmed.This product does not have a sterile claim.Based on the low defect rate for this batch, no actions are planned at this time.Bd will continue to trend complaints for contamination.H3 other text : see h10.

• Brand Name: BD BBL¿ MUELLER HINTON II AGAR PREPARED MEDIA
• Type of Device: MUELLER HINTON AGAR/BROTH CULTURE MEDIA ANTIMICROBIAL SUSCEPTIBILITY TEST
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: katie swenson ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 12814168
• MDR Text Key: 284547535
• Report Number: 1119779-2021-01813
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JTZ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 10382902218002
• UDI-Public: 10382902218002
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: PREAMENDMENT
• 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: 12/08/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 11/15/2021
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 12/16/2021
• Device Model Number: 221800
• Device Catalogue Number: 221800
• Device Lot Number: 1246433
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 12/08/2021
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/03/2021
• 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