MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® FX 10MG 8MG PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	368921
Medical Device Problem Code	Separation Problem (4043)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/06/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® fx 10mg 8mg plus blood collection tubes noted on one type of tube in particular during unblocking, the tube is tight in holder.This event occurred 39 times.There was no report of impact to patient or user.
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 when using the bd vacutainer® fx 10mg 8mg plus blood collection tubes noted on one type of tube in particular during unblocking, the tube is tight in holder.This event occurred 39 times.There was no report of impact to patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by visual examination and no issues were observed relating to tacky stoppers 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 tacky stoppers.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.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® FX 10MG 8MG PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: 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: jo doyka ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 18159743
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-01163
• Device Sequence Number: 6588602
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903689218
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903689218
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K945952
• 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): 12/05/2023

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: 05/31/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 368921
• Device Lot Number: 3016676
• 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: 11/06/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/05/2023
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/17/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/14/2023
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/16/2023
• 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