MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD) BD A-LINE¿; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	364356
Medical Device Problem Code	Tear, Rip or Hole in Device Packaging (2385)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/06/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1.Initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).Investigation summary: bd japan received a sample and attached four (4) photos for investigation.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode for damaged packaging was observed.The unopened package had a visible cut.Additionally, ten (10) retention samples from bd inventory, were evaluated by visual examination and the issue of damaged package 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 of damaged package.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 prior to using bd a-line¿, an unspecified number of device packages were torn, compromising device sterility.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD A-LINE¿
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 21121108
• Report Number: 9617032-2024-02127
• Device Sequence Number: 21003339
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903643566
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903643566(11)231002(17)250930(10)3275289
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 12/27/2024

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: 09/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 364356
• Device Lot Number: 3275289
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Date Returned to Manufacturer: 01/08/2025
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 12/26/2024
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2023
• 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