MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BBL¿ MGIT¿ MYCOBACTERIA GROWTH INDICATOR TUBES, 7ML; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING

Catalog Number 245122

Device Problem Contamination (1120)

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

Event Date 11/03/2023

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

H.3.A 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 prior to use, bd bbl¿ mgit¿ mycobacteria growth indicator tube, 7ml was contaminated with fungus.

Manufacturer Narrative

H.6.Investigation summary: material 245122 is manufactured by rehydrating the media components with usp purified water, and thoroughly mixing until a homogeneous solution is obtained.The tubes are filled, capped, torqued and then labeled by machine per standard operating procedure (sop).The tubes are terminally autoclaved in an air over pressure (aop) autoclave, per manufacturing instructions, using a validated cycle.Post autoclaving, tubes are packaged into final shipping configurations.Batch history record review for batch 2335982 was satisfactory and there were no quality notifications during manufacturing and inspection.Formulation, filling, torquing, and autoclaving processes were within specifications.The release testing that is performed on this product includes media appearance.In process checks are performed during manufacturing at designated intervals per procedures.Checks for fill volume were complete and within specifications per procedures.As part of the release criteria for this product, the bhr is reviewed to confirm the following: --the total elapsed time between end of formulation and start of the autoclave cycle was within the specified limits.--all autoclave parameters conformed to the validated cycle parameters for this product.--the minimum f0 for this product was met.The complaint history was reviewed, and there are no other complaints for low fill.Retention samples from batch 2335982 (100 tubes) were available for inspection.There were 11/100 tubes found with white sediment at the bottom of the tubes.For investigation, retention tubes were divided and incubated at 20-25 degrees c (6 tubes) and 30-35 degrees c (5 tubes), and no growth was observed at fourteen days incubation.There was one photo received to assist with the investigation.The photo showed two tubes and box label 2335982.One tube showed black growth in the bottom of the tube.No returns submitted for investigation of this complaint.This complaint can be confirmed for contamination from the photo received.No complaint trends for this defect has been identified for this product; no actions are indicated at this time.Bd will continue to trend complaints for low fill and contamination.H3 other text : see h.10.

Event Description

It was reported that prior to use, bd bbl¿ mgit¿ mycobacteria growth indicator tube, 7ml was contaminated with fungus.

• Brand Name: BD BBL¿ MGIT¿ MYCOBACTERIA GROWTH INDICATOR TUBES, 7ML
• Type of Device: SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING
• 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: jo doyka ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 18236863
• MDR Text Key: 329360273
• Report Number: 1119779-2023-01276
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382902451229
• UDI-Public: (01)30382902451229
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: IN
• PMA/PMN Number: K974883
• 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: 04/17/2024

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: Health Professional
• Device Expiration Date: 06/02/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 245122
• Device Lot Number: 2335982
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 11/03/2023
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/30/2023
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 04/17/2024
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 05/14/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/01/2022
• 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