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	Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/27/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tube the stopper pops out of the tube.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: the "non-bd caps are popping off.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Medical device expiration date: unknown.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.Device manufacture date: unknown.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H6: investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but 1 photo was provided for investigation.The photo was reviewed and the indicated failure mode for stopper pop off could not be confirmed.The visual evaluation of the photo does show that the caps did come off the tubes; however, the caps that are seen in the photo are not the bd specified closure for this product.Per specification for catalog 366703, it is required to have a clear hemogard closure with a red stopper; the photo shows an orange closure.Therefore, the failure mode of stopper pop off cannot be confirmed.In addition, 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.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) tube the stopper pops out of the tube.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: the "non-bd caps are popping off.".

• 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: 15141382
• Report Number: 1917413-2022-00446
• Device Sequence Number: 5736373
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903667036
• UDI-Public: 50382903667036
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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): 08/19/2022

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 Model Number: 366703
• Device Catalogue Number: 366703
• 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: 07/27/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/19/2022
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/01/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/13/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• 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