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366603 |
| Medical Device Problem Codes |
Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient (1096); Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)
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| Health Effect - Clinical Code |
No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
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| Date of Event |
11/17/2025
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Type of Reportable Event
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Malfunction
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient 2 of 9: it was reported while using bd minidraw¿ h&h capillary blood collection tube, 1 patient sample had platelet aggregates.A recollect was performed if patient agreed.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.
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Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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Investigation summary: bd received your customer complaint related to platelet clumping.It is important to note that usage of this product for platelet count is considered an off-label use.The intended use is limited to sample collection used in the measurement of hemoglobin (hgb) & hematocrit (hct), when analyzed on sysmex xn - series systems.Limitation notes are included in the ifu and printed on the tube unit label.Bd had not received samples or photos for investigation.Therefore, forty-five (45) retention samples were visually evaluated for dry additive appearance, and eight (8) samples were functionally evaluated via titration for edta content with all samples tested within specification requirements.Based on a review of the device history record for the incident lot, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met.There were no related quality issues during manufacturing of the product.This complaint is unable to be confirmed for the indicated failure mode platelet clumping.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.
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Event or Problem Description
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Patient 2 of 9: it was reported while using bd minidraw¿ h&h capillary blood collection tube, 1 patient sample had platelet aggregates.A recollect was performed if patient agreed.There was no other health impact or consequences reported.
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