MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BACTEC MGIT; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING

Catalog Number	445870
Medical Device Problem Code	False Positive Result (1227)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	11/21/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: catalog # 445870, (b)(6): this complaint was that the instrument reported false positives.A field service engineer went on site and checked the instrument and cleaned the calibrators in all of the drawers.The fse stated the instrument would be monitored and the customer will conduct testing using different strains to verify the instrument's functionality.The case was closed.Since no instrument malfunction was noted, this is an unconfirmed complaint.The root cause of the complaint cannot be determined.No samples or parts were expected to be returned for this complaint and thus, a returned sample analysis is not required.Service history review was performed for the instrument and no recent additional work orders were observed for the complaint failure mode reported.Review of the device history record for instrument s/n (b)(6) was performed and there were no abnormalities related to this failure mode during manufacturing acceptance testing.Bd quality will continue to closely monitor for trends associated with results related complaints.No new risks or hazards, or changes to existing risks/hazards, were identified as a result of this complaint.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using the bd bactec¿ mgit¿ 960 instrument, there were false positive results.There was no report of patient impact.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6) hospital.A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using the bd bactec¿ mgit¿ 960 instrument, there were false positive results.There was no report of patient impact.

• Brand Name: BACTEC MGIT
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING
• 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: 23828594
• Report Number: 1119779-2025-05499
• Device Sequence Number: 21149312
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904458706
• UDI-Public: (01)00382904458706
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: CO
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974883
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 01/09/2026

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: 445870
• 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: 11/21/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 12/17/2025
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 01/12/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/16/2025
• 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