MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® SERUM BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION

Catalog Number	366430
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/17/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported during use of bd vacutainer® serum blood collection tubes, (b)(4) samples were not separating after centrifugation.There was no health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3: date of event is unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Investigation summary: no samples or photos were provided.In addition, product expired on (b)(6)2023, therefore retention samples were not available and no further testing on the product could be performed.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 poor serum (poor separation of the sample).Expired tubes should not be used.Per instruction for use(ifu): " do not use tubes after their expiration date." 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® SERUM BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION
• 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: 20696534
• Report Number: 1917413-2024-01068
• Device Sequence Number: 11725078
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903664307
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903664307(11)211015(17)231031(10)1288666
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 10/19/2024

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: 10/31/2023
• Device Catalogue Number: 366430
• Device Lot Number: 1288666
• 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: 10/17/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/15/2024
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2021
• 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