MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	367862
Medical Device Problem Code	Material Protrusion/Extrusion (2979)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).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 prior to using bd vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) plus blood collection tubes, there were an unspecified number of closure shields with a sharp protrusion molding defect.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported prior to using bd vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) plus blood collection tubes, there were an unspecified number of closure shields with a sharp protrusion molding defect.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd received 2 photos for investigation.A visual examination of the photos revealed a gate stub on the hemogard closure and a piece of plastic protruding from the gate on the hemogard closure.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 has defects - sharp protrusions 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.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• 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: 22114803
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-00693
• Device Sequence Number: 7156894
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903678625
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903678625(11)240716(17)251130(10)4198216
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: BK050036
• 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): 07/11/2025

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: 11/30/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 367862
• Device Lot Number: 4198216
• 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: 04/30/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/11/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/30/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 08/07/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2024
• 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