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

Catalog Number	366703
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	06/18/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while transferring a sample into the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes with a hema source syringe, the stopper is flaking off and contaminating the sample rendering it unusable.This resulted in additional samples needing to be pulled, but no patient impact was reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but 4 photos were provided for investigation.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode for coring was observed.Additionally, 100 retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by visual examination and 10 retention samples by functional testing.The issue of coring was not observed.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 has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode coring.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 transferring a sample into the bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes with a hema source syringe, the stopper is flaking off and contaminating the sample rendering it unusable.This resulted in additional samples needing to be pulled, but no patient impact was reported.

• 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: 19752849
• Report Number: 1917413-2024-00640
• Device Sequence Number: 15097924
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903667032
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903667032
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NC
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: NA
• 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): 07/26/2024

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: 04/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 366703
• Device Lot Number: 3298314
• 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: 06/18/2024
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 07/16/2024
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/30/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/25/2023
• 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