MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD TOTALYS SLIDEPREP; PROCESSOR, CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SLIDE, AUTOMATED

Catalog Number	491346
Medical Device Problem Code	Contamination (1120)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported after using totalys slideprep ce, possible cross-contamination from a previous sample was seen in the sample/instrument.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: the complaint alleges possible contamination (catalog number 491346, serial number (b)(6).Multiple follow up calls were made and no response from customer.If customer responds, new case will be opened to resolve this issue.Based on service investigation, the complaint is unconfirmed, and the root cause could not be determined with the information provided.Review of device history record for instrument serial number, (b)(6) is not required because this complaint does not allege an early life failure or failure at installation and has changed configuration since release from manufacturing due to service repairs/pms.Service history review revealed no complaint for similar root cause attributes.Physical samples were not received by quality for investigation and thus, returned material investigation could not occur.No new trends, risks, or hazards were identified as a result of the complaint.Bd quality will continue to closely monitor for trends associated with this complaint.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported after using totalys slideprep ce, possible cross-contamination from a previous sample was seen in the sample/instrument.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD TOTALYS SLIDEPREP
• Common Device Name: PROCESSOR, CERVICAL CYTOLOGY SLIDE, AUTOMATED
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 22101087
• Report Number: 1119779-2025-00473
• Device Sequence Number: 18252027
• Product Code: MKQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904913465
• UDI-Public: (01)00382904913465(11)191015
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: OR
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: P970018
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 07/29/2025

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: 491346
• 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: 04/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/28/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/31/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/15/2019
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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