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

Catalog Number	368380
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Handling Problem (3265)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/25/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4.Medical device lot#: unknown.D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H4.Device manufacture date: unknown.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 that prior to using bd vacutainer® trace element serum blood collection tubes, an unspecified number of tubes without sample experienced a temperature excursion.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd had not received any samples for investigation.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.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 that prior to using bd vacutainer® trace element serum blood collection tubes, an unspecified number of tubes without sample experienced a temperature excursion.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® TRACE ELEMENT SERUM 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: 22946370
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01175
• Device Sequence Number: 15730649
• Product Code: JKA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: IL
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K213953
• 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,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/03/2026

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: 368380
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 08/08/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2025; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025; 09/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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