MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER; COLORIMETER, PHOTOMETER, SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR CLINICAL USE

Catalog Number	256066
Medical Device Problem Code	False Positive Result (1227)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using the bd veritor¿ plus analyzer, a false positive result was obtained.There were no health impact or consequences reported.No additional information was provided from the customer after several follow up attempts by bd.
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
The requested 510k information for the involved veritor assay is as follows: g4.Pma/510(k)#: customer could not provide the assay to determine the 510k investigation summary: the complaint alleges the bd veritor plus analyzer provided a false positive result (catalog number 256066, serial number (b)(6).No additional information was provided after multiple follow up attempts by bd.Thus, this complaint is unconfirmed.Device history record review for veritor plus analyzer, serial number (b)(6) was reviewed and nonconformances related to this failure mode were not revealed in manufacturing during final testing.The device was released conforming.Review of risk management files confirms there are no new or modified risks associated with this failure mode.Bd quality will continue to monitor for trends associated with the failure mode described in this complaint.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using the bd veritor¿ plus analyzer, a false positive result was obtained.There were no health impact or consequences reported.No additional information was provided from the customer after several follow up attempts by bd.

• Brand Name: BD VERITOR¿ PLUS ANALYZER
• Common Device Name: COLORIMETER, PHOTOMETER, SPECTROPHOTOMETER FOR CLINICAL USE
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 23496894
• Report Number: 1119779-2025-05230
• Device Sequence Number: 8867664
• Product Code: JJQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382902560661
• UDI-Public: (01)00382902560661
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CA
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: SEE H.11
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/16/2026

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: 256066
• 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: 10/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/16/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/07/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 02/28/2023
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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