MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) BD VACUTAINER® LITHIUM HEPARINN (LH) 75 USP UNITS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE

Catalog Number	367884
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material (2944)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/02/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported prior to using bd vacutainer® lithium heparinn (lh) 75 usp units blood collection tubes, foreign matter- clear liquid was found in one tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown h.4.Device manufacture date: unknown e1: initial reporter facility name: the first affiliated (b)(6) 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 did receive one video for investigation.The video was evaluated and showed the reported defect of foreign matter.The device history records could not be reviewed as the lot number is unknown.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: foreign matter - unknown.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported prior to using bd vacutainer® lithium heparinn (lh) 75 usp units blood collection tubes, foreign matter- clear liquid was found in one tube.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® LITHIUM HEPARINN (LH) 75 USP UNITS BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE
• 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: 23700387
• Report Number: 1917413-2025-01606
• Device Sequence Number: 10192544
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903678847
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903678847
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CH
• PMA/510(K) Number: K901449
• 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): 02/24/2026

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: 367884
• 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: 11/03/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/24/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/02/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/15/2026
• 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