MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BD CARIBE LTD. BD MICROTAINER® PST¿ TUBES WITH LH (LITHIUM HEPARIN); TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION

Catalog Number	365985
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/06/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), an unspecified number of caps are coming off during transport in pneumatic tube system.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9: device available for evaluation: yes.H.3 device eval by manufacturer? yes.D9: returned to manufacturer on: 22-oct-2025 investigation summary: bd received 50 customer samples for investigation.The customer samples were evaluated by visual examination for cap assembly characteristics with acceptable results.In addition, 50 retention samples were evaluated by visual examination for cap assembly characteristics with acceptable results.No issues were observed relating to decapping as 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 decapping.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 decapping complaints.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), an unspecified number of caps are coming off during transport in pneumatic tube system.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.

• Brand Name: BD MICROTAINER® PST¿ TUBES WITH LH (LITHIUM HEPARIN)
• Common Device Name: TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION
• 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: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 23438723
• Report Number: 2618282-2025-00118
• Device Sequence Number: 4695303
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903659853
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903659853(17)260731(10)512022N
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: MA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991702
• 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): 11/06/2025

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 365985
• Device Lot Number: 512022N
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 10/06/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 11/26/2025
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 10/31/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 12/05/2025
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 09/23/2024
• 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