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	Short Fill (1575)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/01/2023
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes have a poor vacuum and it is difficult to puncture the rubber stopper with the needle.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
H.6.Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, 100 retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by visual examination and 10 retention samples by functional testing.No issues were observed relating to the failure modes underfill or difficult to pierce stopper 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 modes underfill and difficult to pierce stopper.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 when using the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes have a poor vacuum and it is difficult to puncture the rubber stopper with the needle.There was no report of impact to patient or user.

• 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: 18388446
• Report Number: 1917413-2023-01295
• Device Sequence Number: 19501812
• 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): 02/02/2024

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: 02/02/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/22/2023
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/13/2024
• 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