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	Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem (2910)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	10/29/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to using bd microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), 4 tubes exhibited the gel substance at the top of the tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
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.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd had received a photo of the customer samples for investigation, and the reported condition could be confirmed.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number is unknown.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: gel smearing.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 gel smearing complaints.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to using bd microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), 4 tubes exhibited the gel substance at the top of the tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• 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: 23622315
• Report Number: 2618282-2025-00135
• Device Sequence Number: 8968818
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903659853
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903659853
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• 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,Foreign,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/08/2026

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: 365985
• 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: 10/29/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/08/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/16/2026
• 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