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

Catalog Number	367963
Medical Device Problem Code	Premature Separation (4045)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/01/2025
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 after using bd vacutainer® pst¿ lithium heparinn (lh) blood collection tubes, the stopper crept out in one (1) tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
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: 13-aug-2025.Investigation summary: bd received one sample and two photos for investigation.The visual evaluation of the returned sample and the photos revealed no damage or abnormalities.The retained samples could not be inspected, as the lot number is unknown.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number is unknown.This complaint has not been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: stopper creepout.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® pst¿ lithium heparinn (lh) blood collection tubes, the stopper crept out in one (1) tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® PST¿ LITHIUM HEPARINN (LH) 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: 22835708
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01143
• Device Sequence Number: 8677045
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903679639
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903679639
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K945952
• 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): 09/17/2025

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: 367963
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 07/24/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/17/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• 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