Catalog Number 367835 |
Device Problem
Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method (2017)
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Patient Problem
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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Event Date 03/11/2022 |
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 state: address information was not able to be obtained, therefore, (b)(6) was used as a place holder.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® k2 edta (k2e) 5.4mg blood collection tubes, the user identified using the tube after expiration date.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: it was reported that customer ordered vacutainer tubes through mckesson and when they received them they were expired.Customer can not confirm specific date of receipt or event, 3 cases were received.Expired vacutainer tubes were put into use and customer is inquiring what the impact is to the specimen after use.
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Manufacturer Narrative
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H6: investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but one photo was provided for investigation.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lot, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.There were no related quality issues during manufacturing of the product.Bd was unable to duplicate or confirm the customer¿s indicated failure mode because product is expired.Bd can only assure the safety and efficacy of its products across their shelf-life.The products should only be used within their printed labeled expiry dates.
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Event Description
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It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) 5.4mg blood collection tubes, the user identified using the tube after expiration date.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: it was reported that customer ordered vacutainer tubes through mckesson and when they received them they were expired.Customer can not confirm specific date of receipt or event, 3 cases were received.Expired vacutainer tubes were put into use and customer is inquiring what the impact is to the specimen after use.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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