MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BBL¿ MACCONKEY II AGAR; CULTURE MEDIA, SELECTIVE AND DIFFERENTIAL

Catalog Number 221270

Device Problem Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)

Patient Problem No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)

Event Date 05/31/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Event Description

It was reported that while using bd bbl¿ macconkey ii agar contamination was observed by the laboratory personnel.There was no indication that results were reported out and there was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter " "cardinal health complaint handling analyst" reports that customer reports that they received some contaminated macconkey ii agar today, at least 7 sleeves.".

Manufacturer Narrative

A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated, but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported that while using bd bbl¿ macconkey ii agar contamination was observed by the laboratory personnel.There was no indication that results were reported out and there was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter "cardinal health complaint handling analyst" reports that customer reports that they received some contaminated macconkey ii agar today, at least 7 sleeves.".

Manufacturer Narrative

H6 investigation summary: during manufacturing of material 221270, media is formulated and sent through a high temperature short time sterilizer to remove bioburden.The petri dishes are subjected to uv radiation to decrease bioburden.The petri dishes are filled in a positive pressure hepa filtered environment.The filled plates are cooled and immediately wrapped into sleeves to decrease the introduction of microbes.Sleeves are then packaged into cartons and then transferred to a refrigerated truck (2 to 8 degrees c) for shipment to the distributor.Bd distributors are provided with the storage guidelines for the shipping and handling of bd media of 2 to 8 degrees c in a dark place.The batch history record review for batch 2097147 was satisfactory and no quality notifications were generated during manufacturing and inspection.The release testing that is performed on this product does include physical attribute testing.A sample of plates are incubated at 25 degrees c and at 35 degrees c for approximately 72 hours.They are tested for physical attributes prior to release to ensure that they conform to product specifications.All physical attribute testing performed on this batch was satisfactory per bd internal procedures.The complaint history was reviewed, and one other complaint has been taken on batch 2097147 for contamination.Retention samples from batch 2097147 were not available for investigation.There were (3) photos available for review of this complaint.The first photo shows 7 stacks of plates still in the sleeves.The 4 stacks of sleeved plates closest to the viewer have plates on the top with discoloration.The second image shows 2 stacks with visible sleeve labels.(batch 2097147) the third image shows the top of 4 stacks of plates, the top of these stacks show the discoloration as previously noted, as well as a visible colony on the stack.No return samples were received for investigation.This complaint can be confirmed.No complaint trend has been identified for this product; no actions are indicated at this time.Bd will continue to trend complaints for defects.

• Brand Name: BD BBL¿ MACCONKEY II AGAR
• Type of Device: CULTURE MEDIA, SELECTIVE AND DIFFERENTIAL
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 14862088
• MDR Text Key: 301746218
• Report Number: 1119779-2022-00943
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JSI
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382902212706
• UDI-Public: 00382902212706
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: EXEMPT
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 02/17/2023

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 06/29/2022
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: No
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 07/07/2022
• Device Catalogue Number: 221270
• Device Lot Number: 2097147
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Date Manufacturer Received: 02/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/07/2022
• Is the Device Single Use?: Yes
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Type of Device Usage: Initial
• Patient Sequence Number: 1