MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD COR¿ GX INSTRUMENT; THERMAL CYCLER NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION ANALYSER IVD, LABORATORY

Catalog Number	443990
Medical Device Problem Code	False Positive Result (1227)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using the bd cor gx instrument, there were 9 total false positive results.The instrument experienced contamination from dust and dirt present, leading to the false positive results.Normal bacteriology testing was performed to confirm that these were false results.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A device evaluation and/or device history review is anticipated but is not complete.Upon completion, a supplemental report will be filed.

• Brand Name: BD COR¿ GX INSTRUMENT
• Common Device Name: THERMAL CYCLER NUCLEIC ACID AMPLIFICATION ANALYSER IVD, LABORATORY
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS); 7 loveton circle; sparks MD 21152
• Manufacturer Contact: matt j. connor ; 7 loveton circle; sparks, MD 21152 ; 4103164000
• MDR Report Key: 24589630
• Report Number: 1119779-2026-00396
• Device Sequence Number: 9377353
• Product Code: MAQ
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904439903
• UDI-Public: (01)00382904439903
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BE
• PMA/510(K) Number: P160037
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 03/12/2026

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: 443990
• 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: 02/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/03/2020
• Is the Device Labeled for Single Use? (Y/N): No
• 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