MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® SODIUM HEPARINN (NH) BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	367874
Medical Device Problem Codes	Leak/Splash (1354); Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/14/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported after using bd vacutainer® sodium heparinn (nh) blood collection tubes, there was stopper pop off seen in one (1) tube.The sample was recollected and no adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd received three photos for investigation, which depict a tube with the stopper off and blood on the work surface.A total of 100 retained samples were visually inspected, with the stopper correctly assembled and placed on the tubes, and no issues were identified with incorrectly applied stoppers.Additionally, 10 retained samples underwent functional tests, with all weights being within specification limits.No issues with the stopper being loose or separating during or after the tests were observed.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: stopper function.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 after using bd vacutainer® sodium heparinn (nh) blood collection tubes, there was stopper pop off seen in one (1) tube.The sample was recollected and no adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® SODIUM HEPARINN (NH) 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: 22730391
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01035
• Device Sequence Number: 8967928
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903678748
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903678748(17)261231(10)4344093
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MD
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K944566
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 01/07/2026

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 Catalogue Number: 367874
• Device Lot Number: 4344093
• 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: 07/14/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/07/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/06/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 12/09/2024
• 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