MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES; SPECIMEN TRANSPORT AND STORAGE CONTAINER

Catalog Number	366704
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H3.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 while using bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes the stopper is difficult to pierce through.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "customer reports that the needle can tend to bend a little because the tube top is so tough.Closure too dense.".
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: no samples and no photos were returned by the customer in support of this complaint.Therefore, 100 retentions were visually inspected with no issues being identified.10 retention samples were draw tested with all weights within specification and no issues with penetrating the stopper occurred.Bd was unable to confirm the customer¿s indicated failure mode based on the investigation completed.The device history records were reviewed with no issues being identified.There were no related quality notifications.All process and final inspections comply with specification requirements.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Information will be captured on trend reports and monitored.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® no additive (z) tubes the stopper is difficult to pierce through.There was no report of patient impact.The following information was provided by the initial reporter: "customer reports that the needle can tend to bend a little because the tube top is so tough.Closure too dense.".

• 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: jo doyka ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 18374617
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-01288
• Device Sequence Number: 15381676
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903667043
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903667043
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• 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): 01/14/2024

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: 04/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 366704
• Device Lot Number: 2292056
• 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: 12/01/2023
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/14/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/21/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/01/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Device Not Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/19/2022
• 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