MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD) BD VACUTAINER® SST¿ BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Model Number 367983

Device Problem Volume Accuracy Problem (1675)

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

Event Date 05/31/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, twenty (20) retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by functional testing and no issues were observed relating to underfill as all samples met specifications.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.This complaint is unable to be confirmed for the indicated failure mode underfill.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.

Event Description

It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® sst¿ blood collection tubes, the device experienced underfill or low draw of a tube with blood.This event occurred once.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: it was reported by the customer that blood stopped flowing into tube, phlebotomist stated that this was caused due to access issue to the vein.Customer reports that blood stopped flowing into tube.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® SST¿ BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Type of Device: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8015296192
• MDR Report Key: 15780826
• MDR Text Key: 305808146
• Report Number: 1024879-2022-00662
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903679831
• UDI-Public: 50382903679831
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: US
• PMA/PMN Number: BK050036
• 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
• Report Date: 11/01/2022

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
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 08/31/2022
• Device Model Number: 367983
• Device Catalogue Number: 367983
• Device Lot Number: 1236653
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 10/27/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 11/11/2022
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/24/2021
• 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