MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES) BD MICROTAINER® CONTACT-ACTIVATED LANCET; MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR GENERAL USE

Catalog Number	366594
Medical Device Problem Code	Break (1069)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	09/17/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when using one (1) bd microtainer® contact-activated lancet, the blade broke off in the customer's finger and was removed using tweezers.No medical invention was reported.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).The manufacturing location for this product is htl.This site is an oem manufacturing site.Therefore, bd corporate headquarters in franklin lakes, nj has been listed in sections d.3.And g.1.And the franklin lakes fda registration number has been used for the manufacture report number.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, retention samples from bd inventory were evaluated by visual examination and no issues were observed relating to breaks off during use as all samples met specifications.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 breaks off during use.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when using one (1) bd microtainer® contact-activated lancet, the blade broke off in the customer's finger and was removed using tweezers.No medical invention was reported.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD MICROTAINER® CONTACT-ACTIVATED LANCET
• Common Device Name: MANUAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT FOR GENERAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 23310660
• Report Number: 2243072-2025-01258
• Device Sequence Number: 5801660
• Product Code: FMK
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903665946
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903665946(17)290415(10)E7C78C9
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: GM
• PMA/510(K) Number: K223243
• 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): 11/21/2025

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: 366594
• Device Lot Number: E7C78C9
• 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: 09/19/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/21/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/16/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/10/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/27/2024
• 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