MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES) BD VACUTAINER® SST¿; TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION

Catalog Number	367985
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem (2910)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	12/15/2025
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There were multiple 510k numbers reported to be involved.The information is as follows: g.4.Pma / 510(k)#: k230855.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 that prior to using bd vacutainer® sst¿, air bubbles were seen in the gel of an unspecified number of tubes.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd received three photos for investigation.The photos were reviewed and the indicated failure mode for gel airbubbles was observed.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lot, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.This complaint has been confirmed for the indicated failure mode gel airbubbles-before use.Bd was not able to identify a root cause for the indicated failure mode.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that prior to using bd vacutainer® sst¿, air bubbles were seen in the gel of an unspecified number of tubes.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® SST¿
• Common Device Name: TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO., (BD); 1575 airport road; sumter SC 29153
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 24011050
• Report Number: 1024879-2025-02395
• Device Sequence Number: 21144841
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903679851
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903679851(17)260930(10)5300640
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• PMA/510(K) Number: BK050036
• 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): 02/19/2026

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 Expiration Date: 09/30/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 367985
• Device Lot Number: 5300640
• 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: 12/15/2025
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 02/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 01/08/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 03/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/27/2025
• 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