Catalog Number 362780 |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 10/28/2021 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® cpt¿ mononuclear cell preparation tube there was poor barrier separation of sample.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: there was "no proper separation of blood sample in cpt.After centrifuge, there was blood above the plasma and during the mixing of the tubes it was mixed with the spun plasm.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but 2 photos were provided for investigation.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode for poor barrier separation was observed.Additionally, retention samples of the incident lot were selected from bd inventory for evaluation and upon completion, the indicated failure mode for poor barrier separation was not observed.No difficulties were encountered during blood collection and all tubes appeared to exhibit proper fill.Bd was not able to confirm the customer¿s indicated failure (poor separation, red cells above the separator) because the defect was not evident in the returned lot samples.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 has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode poor barrier separation based on photos only.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® cpt¿ mononuclear cell preparation tube there was poor barrier separation of sample.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: there was "no proper separation of blood sample in cpt.After centrifuge, there was blood above the plasma and during the mixing of the tubes it was mixed with the spun plasm.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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