MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® EDTA 2K; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number 367846

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

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

Event Date 12/01/2022

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® edta 2k customer found a plastic piece floating inside the tube.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the customer's verbatim report is that a plastic piece is floating inside the tube.".

Manufacturer Narrative

The following fields have been updated with additional information: d.10 device available for eval? yes.D.10 returned to manufacturer on: 20-dec-2022.Bd received 1 sample and 4 photos from the customer in support of this complaint.A visual examination of sample and photos was performed and revealed foreign matter on the inside of the tube.There is a piece of plastic found on the inside of the tube.Bd was able to confirm the customer¿s indicated failure mode with the sample and photos provided.The exact cause for the customer¿s reported issue could not be determined.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.H3 other text : see h.10.

Event Description

It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® edta 2k customer found a plastic piece floating inside the tube.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the customer's verbatim report is that a plastic piece is floating inside the tube.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® EDTA 2K
• Type of Device: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• 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: 16064336
• MDR Text Key: 306840349
• Report Number: 1917413-2022-00814
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JKA
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• Reporter Country Code: JA
• PMA/PMN Number: K981013
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 01/09/2023

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
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 367846
• Device Lot Number: 2080646
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Initial Date Manufacturer Received: 12/01/2022
• Initial Date FDA Received: 12/28/2022
• Supplement Dates Manufacturer Received: 01/09/2023
• Supplement Dates FDA Received: 01/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer?: Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 03/21/2022
• 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