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 Ingredient or Reagent Problem (2910)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/15/2025
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® trace element serum blood collection tubes, improper separation was seen in one tube resulting in sample recollection.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd vacutainer® trace element serum blood collection tubes, improper separation was seen in one tube resulting in sample recollection.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd received three photos for investigation, which showed the presence of poor separation.Additionally, 100 retained samples were visually inspected, with no issues being identified.Complaints for sample quality are under statistical control for the month of august 2025.At this time, further testing is not indicated.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: poor barrier separation.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.Bd quality will continue to monitor sample quality complaints.

• 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: 23009192
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01265
• Device Sequence Number: 21453778
• Product Code: JKA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TX
• 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 Expiration Date: 12/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 368380
• Device Lot Number: 4344147
• 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: 08/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/18/2025; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025; 09/15/2026
• 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