MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD RAPID DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 VERITOR ASSAY; CORONAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION SYSTEM

Catalog Number 256082

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

Patient Problems No Patient Involvement (2645); No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 11/12/2020

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Medical device expiration date: unknown.Device manufacture date: unknown.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated, but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.(b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported while testing for sars cov-2 2 false positive results were obtained.The samples were recollected, repeated on the veritor, and upon repeat were negative.The customer stated they are testing asymptomatic patients.This test is not intended for use on asymptomatic patients and was therefore used off label.No additional information has been provided at this time.Eua#: (b)(4).

Event Description

It was reported while testing for sars cov-2 2 false positive results were obtained.The samples were recollected, repeated on the veritor, and upon repeat were negative.The customer stated they are testing asymptomatic patients.This test is not intended for use on asymptomatic patients and was therefore used off label.No additional information has been provided at this time.Eua#: (b)(4).

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation: bd has received several customer complaints for false positive results, when using bd sars-cov-2 reagents for bd veritor¿ system.The current investigation concerns multiple lots of bd sars-cov-2 reagents for bd veritor¿ system.Bd takes a systematic approach to investigating false positive complaints that are received.This approach involves review of manufacturing batch history records, testing of retention samples, and testing of customer returned samples if applicable.The investigation did not find a root cause for the false positive results that were observed.The root cause is under investigation and will be documented in our quality system.Bd cannot confirm the complaint based on the investigation that was performed.A corrective and preventive action (capa#1878253) is already initiated to investigate the root cause and some mitigation actions are already being addressed.

• Brand Name: BD RAPID DETECTION OF SARS-COV-2 VERITOR ASSAY
• Type of Device: CORONAVIRUS ANTIGEN DETECTION SYSTEM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• MDR Report Key: 10938775
• MDR Text Key: 219963050
• Report Number: 1119779-2020-01123
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: QKP
• 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: 04/29/2021

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 12/03/2020
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 256082
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Date Manufacturer Received: 04/29/2021
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1