MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER; COLORIMETER, PHOTOMETER, SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR CLINICAL USE

Catalog Number	256066
Medical Device Problem Code	False Positive Result (1227)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/22/2025
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
Report 4 of 9.It was reported when using the bd veritor¿ plus analyzer, the user alleged one (1) false positive flu a patient result was obtained.No confirmatory testing was performed.The patient was prescribed tamiflu; however, it was reported the patient never started taking the medication due to notification from the provider.There were no health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields have been updated with additional information: d9.Device available for evaluation: yes d9.Returned to manufacturer on: 05-nov-2025 h3.Device eval by manufacturer? yes, investigation summary: the complaint alleges the bd veritor plus analyzer was having false positive flu a issue, which involved 9 patient samples (catalog number 256066, serial number (b)(6).Photos were provided showing the blank analyzer screen and serial number.A replacement analyzer was provided to the customer.Bd veritor plus analyzer was returned for investigation.Troubleshooting has been performed and found the analyzer identified a signal on the test strip.This was located in the region of interest for the flu a indication and as such it was reported as a positive test for flu a.The root cause is unknown.Thus, this complaint is confirmed.Device history record review for veritor plus analyzer, serial number (b)(6) was reviewed and nonconformances related to this failure mode were not revealed in manufacturing during final testing.The device was released conforming.Review of risk management files confirms there are no new or modified risks associated with this failure mode.Bd quality will continue to monitor for trends associated with the failure mode described in this complaint.
Event or Problem Description
Report 4 of 9 it was reported when using the bd veritor¿ plus analyzer, the user alleged one (1) false positive flu a patient result was obtained.No confirmatory testing was performed.The patient was prescribed tamiflu; however, it was reported the patient never started taking the medication due to notification from the provider.There were no health impact or consequences reported.

• Brand Name: BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER
• Common Device Name: COLORIMETER, PHOTOMETER, SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR CLINICAL USE
• 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: 22332453
• Report Number: 1119779-2025-00677
• Device Sequence Number: 18282895
• Product Code: JJQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382902560661
• UDI-Public: (01)00382902560661(11)250108
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: SC
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 11/19/2025

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: 256066
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/19/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 11/19/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/08/2025
• 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