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

Model Number	366703
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/31/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes there was a presence of mold.This event occurred 5 times.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "this is a report about black spots (embedded fm) on tubes.This customer has previously reported the same issue, with no improvement in the product, the customer is strongly complaining the recurrence of this issue.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd received 5 samples and 7 photos from the customer in support of this complaint.A visual examination of the samples and photos was performed and revealed embedded foreign matter in the sidewall of the tube.Embedded foreign matter is, by its nature, isolated from any specimen, therefore it is a cosmetic defect.Bd was able to confirm the customer¿s indicated failure mode with the samples and photos provided.Bd determined the root cause was attributed to the manufacturing process.The device history records were reviewed with no issues being identified.There were no related quality notifications.All process and final inspections comply with specification requirements.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes there was a presence of mold.This event occurred 5 times.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "this is a report about black spots (embedded fm) on tubes.This customer has previously reported the same issue, with no improvement in the product, the customer is strongly complaining the recurrence of this issue.".

• 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: 14789486
• Report Number: 1917413-2022-00340
• Device Sequence Number: 5050773
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903667036
• UDI-Public: 50382903667036
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/29/2022

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: 07/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 366703
• Device Catalogue Number: 366703
• Device Lot Number: 1014057
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 06/16/2022
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/31/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/29/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/27/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/14/2021
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): Yes
• 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