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

Catalog Number	367989
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	01/22/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There were multiple 510k numbers reported to be involved.The information is as follows: g4: 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 while using bd vacutainer® sst¿ blood collection tubes, there was poor barrier separation seen in 20 tubes.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® SST¿ BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• 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: 24396957
• Report Number: 1024879-2026-00222
• Device Sequence Number: 8579742
• Product Code: JKA
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 09/07/2026

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: 07/31/2026
• Device Catalogue Number: 367989
• Device Lot Number: 5211573
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: No
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: No
• Was the Report Sent to FDA?: No
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 01/22/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 05/20/2026; Not provided
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/19/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 05/26/2026; 09/15/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 07/30/2025
• 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