MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® BUFFERED SODIUM CITRATE (9NC) BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION

Catalog Number	363080
Medical Device Problem Code	Short Fill (1575)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/23/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
Report 1 of 2: it was reported while using bd vacutainer® buffered sodium citrate (9nc) blood collection tubes, 26 tubes underfilled.Tubes were either replaced or recollected.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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
Report 1 of 2: it was reported while using bd vacutainer® buffered sodium citrate (9nc) blood collection tubes, 26 tubes underfilled.Tubes were either replaced or recollected.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for evaluation: yes h.3 device eval by manufacturer? yes d9: returned to manufacturer on: 25-aug-2025 investigation summary bd received 5 samples and 6 photos for investigation related to lot 5015927.The samples were inspected with no issues identified, and the photos showed the indicated failure mode.Additionally, 100 retained samples from both lots were visually inspected, and all tubes were within specification limits with no issues identified.Furthermore, a functional test was performed on 10 retained samples from both lots, and all were within specification limits.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lots, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.This complaint has been confirmed for the lots 5015927 for the indicated failure mode: underfill.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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields have been updated with additional information: h.6 investigation summary: bd received 6 photos and 5 samples for each of the 2 complaint lots for investigation.The samples were expired at the time of review therefore no functional testing could be performed.A visual inspected was performed and no issues were identified.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode underfill was observed for both lots.Additionally, 100 retained samples from each lot were visually inspected, and no issues identified.A functional test was performed on 10 retained samples from both lots, and all tubes drew within specification limits.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lots, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.This complaint has been confirmed for the lots 5015927 and 5048247, for the indicated failure mode underfill.No definitive root cause could be established for the reported defect.Based on the low defect rate for the batch in question, no actions are planned at this time.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
Report 1 of 2: it was reported while using bd vacutainer® buffered sodium citrate (9nc) blood collection tubes, 26 tubes underfilled.Tubes were either replaced or recollected.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® BUFFERED SODIUM CITRATE (9NC) BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION
• 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: 22812233
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01108
• Device Sequence Number: 12696092
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903630807
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903630807(17)250731(10)5015927
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: MX
• PMA/510(K) Number: K013971
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,User Facility,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 10/08/2025

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: 363080
• Device Lot Number: 5015927
• 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: 07/23/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/09/2025; 10/08/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/14/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/06/2025; 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 01/15/2025
• 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