MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® URINE TRANSFER STRAW; SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER

Catalog Number	364966
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Separation (1562)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/03/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using bd vacutainer® urine transfer straw came apart when the customer was using and they had to remove a needle from the tube.This incident occurred in devices across two lot numbers.No needle stick or injury occurred.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "urine transfer straw came apart when the customer was using and they had to remove a needle from the tube.No needle stick or injury occurred.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There were multiple lot numbers reported to be involved.The information for each additional lot number is as follows: d4.Medical device lot#: 3187515.D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H4.Device manufacture date: 06-07-2023.D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.3.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for evaluation.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 breaks off during use.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 while using bd vacutainer® urine transfer straw came apart when the customer was using and they had to remove a needle from the tube.This incident occurred in devices across two lot numbers.No needle stick or injury occurred.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "urine transfer straw came apart when the customer was using and they had to remove a needle from the tube.No needle stick or injury occurred.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® URINE TRANSFER STRAW
• 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: jennifer suh ; 5859 farinon drive; san antonio, TX 78249 ; 8448235433
• MDR Report Key: 18004347
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-01074
• Device Sequence Number: 15099534
• Product Code: JTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903649667
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903649667
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• 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): 11/22/2023

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 Catalogue Number: 364966
• Device Lot Number: 3187513
• 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: 10/11/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/22/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/25/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/11/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/06/2023
• 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