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

Catalog Number	364378
Medical Device Problem Code	Leak/Splash (1354)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when using one (1) bd a-line¿, the syringe was cracked, and blood was leaking out.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6) hospital.D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H4.Device manufacture date: unknown.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 received four photos for investigation.The evaluation of the photos shows a used cracked sample and leakage from the component.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number is unknown.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure modes: damaged and leakage.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 that when using one (1) bd a-line¿, the syringe was cracked, and blood was leaking out.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: 21906090
• Report Number: 9617032-2025-00702
• Device Sequence Number: 21031274
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903643788
• UDI-Public: (01)50382903643788
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K202446
• 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): 05/09/2025

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 Catalogue Number: 364378
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 03/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/06/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/24/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/23/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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