MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD CARIBE LTD. BD MICROTAINER® SST¿ - AMBER; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Model Number	365978
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem (2910)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.3.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 prior to use with bd microtainer® sst¿ - amber had abnormal additive, it appeared "melted/sticky".The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer states coating in the middle of the tube is melted/sticky.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, 50 retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by visual examination and no issues were observed relating to deformed tubes (melted/ sticky) 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 deformed tubes (melted/ sticky).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 that prior to use with bd microtainer® sst¿ - amber had abnormal additive, it appeared "melted/sticky".The following information was provided by the initial reporter: customer states coating in the middle of the tube is melted/sticky.

• Brand Name: BD MICROTAINER® SST¿ - AMBER
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos
• Manufacturer Contact: phillip emmert ; 9450 south state street; sandy, UT 84070 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 16661104
• Report Number: 2618282-2023-00021
• Device Sequence Number: 6616628
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903659789
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903659789
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991702
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 04/14/2023

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: 365978
• Device Catalogue Number: 365978
• Device Lot Number: 2285923
• 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: 03/13/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/14/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/02/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2022
• 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