BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ NH: ~130 IU FICOLL¿: 2.0ML; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
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Catalog Number 362780 |
Device Problem
Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
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Patient Problem
No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)
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Event Date 03/15/2019 |
Event Type
malfunction
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Initial reporter phone# (b)(6).Initial reporter e-mail: (b)(6).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 that the bd vacutainer® cpt¿ nh: ~130 iu ficoll¿: 2.0ml experienced clotting.The following information was provided by the customer: i used the tubes that you sent me for experiments before christmas, and for experiments just two weeks ago, but today, i have had the same issue as with the previous lot of tubes, where the red blood cells won't go through the filter.This is extremely frustrating as the blood is very valuable.The tubes are due to expire on the 31st of this month, and have been kept at room temperature as required, and worked just two weeks ago.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation: investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos from the customer facility for evaluation; therefore, the investigation was limited.A review of the device history record was completed for the incident lot and, based on this review, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met; there were no related quality non-conformances during manufacturing of the product.Bd has initiated further investigation relating to this issue through capa#373360.The investigation is still on-going and improvements will be made as the potential causes of this issue are identified.Investigation conclusion: as no samples or photos were received for evaluation, the customer's indicated failure mode was not observed by bd.However, further investigation has been initiated through capa#373360.The investigation is still on-going and improvements will be made as the potential causes are identified.Root cause description: although no samples or photos were available for evaluation, bd has initiated further investigation through capa#373360 to identify the potential root cause(s).Rationale: based on an assessment of severity and frequency, it was determined that a capa is required at this time in order to determine the root cause associated with this issue and implement corrective actions.The investigation is currently on-going and further improvements will be made as the potential root cause(s) are identified.
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Event Description
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It was reported that the bd vacutainer® cpt¿ nh: ~130 iu ficoll¿: 2.0ml experienced clotting.The following information was provided by the customer: i used the tubes that you sent me for experiments before christmas, and for experiments just two weeks ago, but today, i have had the same issue as with the previous lot of tubes, where the red blood cells won't go through the filter.This is extremely frustrating as the blood is very valuable.The tubes are due to expire on the 31st of this month, and have been kept at room temperature as required, and worked just two weeks ago.
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