MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD KIESTRA¿ INOQULA+¿ TLA; MICROBIAL SPECIMEN INOCULATION/STREAKING INSTRUMENT

Model Number	UNKNOWN
Medical Device Problem Code	Structural Problem (2506)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/28/2022
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Initial reporter phone #:(b)(6).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 that while using the bd kiestra¿ inoqula+¿ tla that the barcoda hood was falling.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: replace barcoda hood gas springs.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6 investigation summary: bd technical services reported a worn-out gas spring on instrument bd kiestra inoqula tla (material:447213, serial number: (b)(6)).Springs were replaced with new set which has confirmed the complaint.Root cause is defined as faulty springs, and replacement with new set is initiated as a corrective action.Design history record (dhr) review is not required for this complaint, the complaint was evaluated via other elements of the investigation.The results of this evaluation have not identified any new hazards, new risks, or specific trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using the bd kiestra¿ inoqula+¿ tla that the barcoda hood was falling.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: replace barcoda hood gas springs.

• Brand Name: BD KIESTRA¿ INOQULA+¿ TLA
• Common Device Name: MICROBIAL SPECIMEN INOCULATION/STREAKING INSTRUMENT
• 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: 15859668
• Report Number: 1119779-2022-01423
• Device Sequence Number: 5846276
• Product Code: JTC
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904472139
• UDI-Public: 00382904472139
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: UK
• PMA/510(K) Number: NA
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/01/2023

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: UNKNOWN
• Device Catalogue Number: 447213
• 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: 11/04/2022
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/01/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/23/2022
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/06/2014
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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