MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES) BD MICROTAINER® PST¿ TUBES WITH LH (LITHIUM HEPARIN); TUBES, VIALS, SYSTEMS, SERUM SEPARATORS, BLOOD COLLECTION

Catalog Number	365985
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	Exposure to Body Fluids (1745)
Date of Event	01/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H4.Device manufacture date: unknown.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 microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), the cap of one tube came off during pnuematic tube transport.This resulted in sample recollection, sample leakage, and exposure.No further exposure details were provided.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
Investigation summary: bd had not received samples or photos for evaluation.Additionally, bd was unable to determine the specific lot number associated with this complaint; therefore, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.This complaint is unable to be confirmed.If additional information is made available, this complaint will be reopened to assess the level of investigation needed.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 while using bd microtainer® pst¿ tubes with lh (lithium heparin), the cap of one tube came off during pnuematic tube transport.This resulted in sample recollection, sample leakage, and exposure.No further exposure details were provided.

• Brand Name: BD MICROTAINER® PST¿ TUBES WITH LH (LITHIUM HEPARIN)
• 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): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos PR
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 24434242
• Report Number: 2618282-2026-00033
• Device Sequence Number: 10244023
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903659853
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903659853
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: CT
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• PMA/510(K) Number: K991702
• 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): 03/18/2026

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: 365985
• Device Lot Number: UNKNOWN
• 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: 01/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 02/24/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/09/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• 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