MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE; LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION MEDIUM

Catalog Number	362761
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/28/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H4.Device manufacture date: unknown.A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using bd vacutainer® cpt¿ cell preparation tube with sodium citrate an unspecified number of tubes exhibited poor barrier separation.There was no health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd received one photo for investigation.The visual evaluation of the photo confirmed the customer¿s failure mode - poor barrier separation.The retained samples could not be inspected because the lot number is unknown.Complaints for sample quality are under statistical control for the month of october 2025.At this time, further testing is not indicated.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number is unknown.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: poor barrier separation based on the photo provided.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that while using bd vacutainer® cpt¿ cell preparation tube with sodium citrate an unspecified number of tubes exhibited poor barrier separation.There was no health impact or consequences reported.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE
• Common Device Name: LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION MEDIUM
• 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: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 23609558
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01586
• Device Sequence Number: 15813611
• Product Code: JCF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903627616
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903627616
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: TN
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: NA
• 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): 01/30/2026

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: 362761
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 10/28/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/30/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/20/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 02/27/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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