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221270 |
| Medical Device Problem Code |
Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent (2901)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
08/20/2023
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H.3.A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that prior to use with bd bbl¿ macconkey ii agar the plate was discovered to be contaminated.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: reported contamination of macconkey agar lot 3179199/0809/2022.This plate was on top when we opened the box so it was obvious, but i do not know how many other plates are affected.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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H.6.Investigation summary: the batch history record for batch 3179199 was reviewed and no quality notifications were generated during manufacturing and inspection.The release testing that is performed on this product does include bioburden testing.A sample of plates are incubated at 25 degrees c and at 35 degrees c for approximately 72 hours.All bioburden testing performed on this batch was satisfactory per bd internal procedures.Affected product does not have any sterility claims; the product is tested for bioburden prior to release to ensure that it conforms to product specifications.However, this does not ensure that the end-user will not receive a contaminated plate.The complaint history for batch 3179199 was reviewed and no other complaints have been taken on batch 3179199 for contamination.One photo was received for investigation of this complaint.The photo shows one plate from batch 3179199 (time stamp 3179199 (time stamp 0809) with contamination.No return samples were received for investigation.This complaint can be confirmed.Bd has identified a contamination trend for this product and the investigation found opportunities for bioburden reduction in the manufacturing process.Bd will continue to trend complaints for contamination.
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Event or Problem Description
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It was reported that prior to use with bd bbl¿ macconkey ii agar the plate was discovered to be contaminated.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: reported contamination of macconkey agar lot 3179199/0809/2022.This plate was on top when we opened the box so it was obvious but i do not know how many other plates are affected.
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Search Alerts/Recalls
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