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	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/08/2025
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® no additive (z) tubes, a piece of red plastic entered 5 sample tubes when drawing plasma.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields have been updated with additional information.B5.It was reported while using bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes, a piece of red plastic entered 46 sample tubes when drawing plasma.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd vacutainer® no additive (z) tubes, a piece of red plastic entered 46 sample tubes when drawing plasma.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd had not received any samples or photos for investigation.Additionally, 30 retained samples were subjected to a visual inspection for foreign matter, and all 30 retained samples passed.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 not been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: foreign matter.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® no additive (z) tubes, a piece of red plastic entered 46 sample tubes when drawing plasma.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: 22101103
• Report Number: 1024879-2025-00747
• Device Sequence Number: 8354165
• Product Code: FMH
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903667025
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903667025(11)240820(17)250731(10)4233866
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MN
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 08/13/2025

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: 07/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 366702
• Device Lot Number: 4233866
• 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: 05/09/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/20/2025; 08/13/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/28/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/18/2025; 09/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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