Model Number 366703 |
Device Problems
Fluid/Blood Leak (1250); Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 09/07/2021 |
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® no additive (z) tube there was foreign matter in the tube(s) biological and non-biological and stopper creep out or loose closure.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the following issues were found in tubes: (1) black spots on tube ×5.(2) loose cap ×4.".
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Manufacturer Narrative
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The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for eval?: yes.D9: returned to manufacturer on: 11/1/2021.H6: investigation: bd received nine (9) samples and eight (8) photos for investigation.The photos and samples were reviewed and the customer¿s indicated failure mode for embedded foreign matter (fm) was observed.The tubes expired on (b)(6) 2021 and could not be evaluated for the customer's indicated failure mode of loose caps.The device history record was reviewed with no issues being identified.There were no related quality notifications.All process and final inspections comply with specification requirements.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode of embedded fm based on returned photos and samples.The complaint could not be confirmed for the indicated failure mode of loose caps as the tubes had expired and could not be evaluated.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the loose caps.Bd was able to determine that the embedded fm is attributed to resin colorant and/or resin adhering to the interior of the mold core and breaking free during production.H3 other text: see h10.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tube there was foreign matter in the tube(s) biological and non-biological and stopper creep out or loose closure.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the following issues were found in tubes: black spots on tube ×5.Loose cap ×4.".
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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