MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD) BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	366702
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Discolored (1170)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/17/2025
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 that prior to using bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes, the body of 20 tubes was cloudy.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd received two photos for investigation.After review, one of the photos compares a normal product with a defective (cloudy) product.A total of 30 retained samples underwent a visual inspection for cloudy molded parts, and all 30 samples passed the inspection.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: molded part is cloudy based on customer photo analysis.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 prior to using bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes, the body of 20 tubes was cloudy.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES
• 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: 22046943
• Report Number: 1024879-2025-00701
• Device Sequence Number: 18362880
• Product Code: FMH
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OK
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/07/2026

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: 366702
• Device Lot Number: 4297214
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 04/22/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/13/2025; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/10/2025; 09/14/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/23/2024
• 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