MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD) BD VACUTAINER® K2E (EDTA) 7.2MG PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	368861
Medical Device Problem Code	Difficult to Insert (1316)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/01/2025
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 while using bd vacutainer® k2e (edta) 7.2 mg plus blood collection tubes, the stopper on an unspecified number of tubes was unable to be pierced by the analyzer for sample aspiration.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd received two photos for investigation.The evaluation of these photos did not showcase the indicated failure mode.Additionally, ten retained samples were functionally tested and no difficulty in piercing the stoppers occurred.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 not been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: defective stopper molding.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 while using bd vacutainer® k2e (edta) 7.2mg plus blood collection tubes, the stopper on an unspecified number of tubes was unable to be pierced by the analyzer for sample aspiration.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or use.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® K2E (EDTA) 7.2MG PLUS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 22846341
• Report Number: 9617032-2025-01485
• Device Sequence Number: 4350359
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903688617
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903688617(17)260831(10)5121184
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BC
• 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,Distributor
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 11/04/2025

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: 08/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 368861
• Device Lot Number: 5121184
• 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: 07/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 08/19/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/16/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/01/2025
• 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