MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON CARIBE LTD. BD BACTEC PEDS PLUS/ F CULTURE VIALS; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING

Model Number	442194
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/15/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd was unable to reproduce the customer¿s experience with the bactec.Retention samples were visually inspected, tested for viable contamination by sub-culturing on tsa, chocolate, sabouraud and schaedler agars plates, voltage output and gram stain.All results were satisfactory.Batch history record review did not identify any evidence for which the customer submitted the complaint.Complaint is unconfirmed based on retention samples and batch history record review.Product insert warnings and precautions sections states that prior to use, each vial should be examined for evidence of contamination such as cloudiness, bulging or depresses septum, or leakage.Vials showing evidence of contamination should not be used.Also prior to use, the user should examine the vial for evidence of damage or deterioration.Vials displaying turbidity, contamination, or discoloration (darkening) should not be used.No corrective actions were required.A cross functional team continually monitors all product complaints for trends and determines if any additional actions are necessary beyond the current investigational process.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using bd bactec¿ peds plus¿/ f culture vials contamination was observed by the laboratory personnel.A gram stain was used to confirm the results as false positives.The customer stated there was no patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "gram positive rods were seen in the gram stain on all bottles, per customer.".

• Brand Name: BD BACTEC PEDS PLUS/ F CULTURE VIALS
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON CARIBE LTD.; vicks drive; lot no. 6; cayey PR
• MDR Report Key: 12147609
• Report Number: 3008352382-2021-00177
• Device Sequence Number: 4581007
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904421946
• UDI-Public: 00382904421946
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K954927
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: other,user facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 07/09/2021

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 11/30/2021
• Device Model Number: 442194
• Device Catalogue Number: 442194
• Device Lot Number: 1048133
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/15/2021
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/09/2021
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1