MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	362791
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	01/20/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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® ppt¿ plasma preparation tubes k2e (edta) 9.0 mg that two (2) tubes exhibited floaties in the plasma (poor plasma).There was no health impact or consequence reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd had not received samples or photos for evaluation.Complaints for sample quality were not under statistical control for the month of january 2025, additional testing may be required: further clinical testing could not be conducted as the tubes were expired 30nov2024.Clinical evaluation cannot be conducted on expired tubes.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 plasma (floaties in plasma).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.Bd quality will continue to monitor sample quality complaints.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd vacutainer® ppt¿ plasma preparation tubes k2e (edta) 9.0 mg that two (2) tubes exhibited floaties in the plasma (poor plasma).There was no health impact or consequence reported.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• 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: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 21428131
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-00148
• Device Sequence Number: 4606021
• Product Code: PJE
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903627917
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903627917(11)231113(17)241130(10)3317897
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: AS
• PMA/510(K) Number: K972075
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 02/26/2025

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: 11/30/2024
• Device Catalogue Number: 362791
• Device Lot Number: 3317897
• 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: 01/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/27/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 11/13/2023
• 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