MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD) BD VACUTAINER® ULTRATOUCH¿ PUSH BUTTON BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH PAH; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	368688
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2024
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D2b.Medical device type: there were multiple medical device types reported to be involved.The information for the additional device type is as follows: jka.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 while using bd vacutainer® ultratouch¿ push button blood collection set with pah that an unspecified number of devices leaked from the retracted needle opening.There was no health impact or consequence reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for evaluation: yes.H.3 device eval by manufacturer? yes.D9: returned to manufacturer on: 15-jan-2025.Investigation summary: bd received one photo and five samples for investigation.The customer's photo displays a device with blood leakage in the sample above the wing, with the cannula retracted.The five returned samples underwent functional tests and retraction lockout tests, all of which they passed with no evidence of damage to the device or leakage during use.Additionally, 30 retained samples were subjected to similar tests.All retained samples passed these tests, exhibiting no signs of damage or leakage, and were activated properly with no evidence of defects.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lot, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: leakage after use based on the photo.No definitive root cause could be established for the reported defect.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 the identification of emerging trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd vacutainer® ultratouch¿ push button blood collection set with pah that an unspecified number of devices leaked from the retracted needle opening.There was no health impact or consequence reported.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® ULTRATOUCH¿ PUSH BUTTON BLOOD COLLECTION SET WITH PAH
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 21305523
• Report Number: 1024879-2025-00072
• Device Sequence Number: 8884377
• Product Code: FPA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903686880
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903686880(11)240820(17)260731(10)4233124
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OH
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K212724
• 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): 08/15/2025

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 368688
• Device Lot Number: 4233124
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/15/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/04/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 09/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/20/2024
• 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