MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BBL PREPARED PLATED MEDIA: R2A AGAR

Catalog Number 299480

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

Patient Problems No Consequences Or Impact To Patient (2199); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 01/06/2021

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was noticed during bioburden assay that bd bbl¿ prepared plated media: r2a agar had contamination in media.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: during manufacturing of material 299480, 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 0274522 was satisfactory at time of release 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 0274522.Retention samples from batch 0274522 were not available for inspection.One photo was received for investigation.The photo shows the bottom of a plate from batch 0274522 (time stamp 1302) with bacterial growth on the media.No return samples were received for investigation.This complaint has been confirmed.Bd will continue to trend complaints for contamination.Based on the low defect rate for this batch, no actions are planned at this time.

Event Description

It was noticed during bioburden assay that bd bbl¿ prepared plated media: r2a agar had contamination in media.

• Brand Name: BD BBL PREPARED PLATED MEDIA: R2A AGAR
• Type of Device: NA
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• MDR Report Key: 11244781
• MDR Text Key: 230248484
• Report Number: 1119779-2021-00160
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JSG
• 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: 08/27/2021

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: 01/26/2021
• Device Catalogue Number: 299480
• Device Lot Number: 0274522
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 01/08/2021
• Initial Date FDA Received: 01/28/2021
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 08/27/2021
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 09/09/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1