MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES; SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER

Model Number	366704
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	12/14/2021
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used as a default.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes had hemolysis occur.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported that the tubes get hemolyzed.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: material #: 366704.Lot/batch #: unknown.Bd had not received samples or photos for evaluation.Additionally, bd was unable to determine the specific lot number associated with this complaint; therefore, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.This complaint is unable to be confirmed.If additional information is made available, this complaint will be reopened to assess the level of investigation needed.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Technical service contacted the customer and notified them that this tube is a discard tube and is not meant to be used for serum testing, a clot activator is needed to obtain a good serum sample.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes had hemolysis occur.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "it was reported that the tubes get hemolyzed.".

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES
• Common Device Name: SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW); 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW); 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 13206594
• Report Number: 1917413-2021-01113
• Device Sequence Number: 4549816
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903667043
• UDI-Public: 50382903667043
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: LA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: EXEMPT
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/12/2024

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
• Operator of Device: Other
• Device Model Number: 366704
• Device Catalogue Number: 366704
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/14/2021
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/03/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/10/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• Is This a Single-Use Device that was Reprocessed and Reused on a Patient? (Y/N): No
• Usage of Device: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Sex: Unknown