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	Fracture (1260)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/29/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tube the tube was cracked.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the sample tubes cracked once frozen.Tubes frozen between the temperatures of -35c to -40c.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields have been updated with additional information: d.10 device available for eval? yes.D.10 returned to manufacturer on: 10-feb-2023.H.6.Investigation summary: bd received 853 samples and 1 photo for investigation.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode for cracked tubes with the incident lot was observed.Additionally, the customer samples along with 100 retention samples from bd inventory, were evaluated by visual examination and no issues were observed relating to cracked tubes 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.The tubes were frozen between the temperatures of -35c to -40c.The instructions for use on the evacuated blood collection system states under the storage for the product, ¿store tubes at 4-25°c (39-77°f).¿ therefore, this complaint is unable to be confirmed for the indicated failure mode cracked tubes.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.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 tube was cracked.The following information was provided by the initial reporter.The customer stated: "the sample tubes cracked once frozen.Tubes frozen between the temperatures of -35c to -40c.".

• 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: 16368287
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-00126
• Device Sequence Number: 20718733
• 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): 02/23/2023

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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2023
• Device Model Number: 366703
• Device Catalogue Number: 366703
• Device Lot Number: 2166010
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/23/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/09/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 06/15/2022
• 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