MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD CARIBE LTD. BD MICROTAINER® TUBES WITH K2E (K2EDTA); BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	365974
Medical Device Problem Code	Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient (1096)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	07/04/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd microtainer® tubes with k2e (k2edta), sample clotting was seen in 8 tubes resulting in sample recollection.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, 50 retention samples were evaluated by visual examination, and another 15 retention samples were evaluated for sufficient quantity of additive, and no issues were observed relating to clotting as samples met specifications.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.There were no related quality issues during manufacturing of the product.This complaint is unable to be confirmed for the indicated failure mode clotting.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.Bd quality will continue to monitor sample quality complaints.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd microtainer® tubes with k2e (k2edta), sample clotting was seen in 8 tubes resulting in sample recollection.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD MICROTAINER® TUBES WITH K2E (K2EDTA)
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos PR
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos PR
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 23010924
• Report Number: 2618282-2025-00099
• Device Sequence Number: 10559596
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903659747
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903659747(17)260831(10)5055686
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: PA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K940905
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 09/10/2025

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: 365974
• Device Lot Number: 5055686
• 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: 08/18/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 09/10/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/09/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 10/08/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/24/2025
• 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