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

Catalog Number	362761
Medical Device Problem Code	Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem (2910)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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 bd vacutainer® cpt¿ cell preparation tube with sodium citrate, an unspecified number of tubes exhibited poor barrier separation after processing.There was no health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd did not receive any samples or photos for investigation.A total of 60 retained samples were visually inspected, and no issues were identified.Complaints for sample quality are under statistical control for the month of january 2026.At this time, further testing is not indicated.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 not been confirmed for the indicated failure mode: poor barrier separation.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.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for the identification of emerging trends.Bd quality will continue to monitor sample quality complaints.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE
• Common Device Name: LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION MEDIUM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• 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: 24239969
• Report Number: 1917413-2026-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 21376130
• Product Code: JCF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903627616
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903627616(17)260531(10)5135187
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: FL
• 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,User Facility
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 03/09/2026

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 Expiration Date: 05/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 362761
• Device Lot Number: 5135187
• 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: 01/06/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/09/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/02/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/03/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 05/15/2025
• 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