MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD) PAXGENE® BLOOD RNA TUBE; SYSTEM, BLOOD COLLECTION, RNA STABILIZATION, RNA PURIFICATION, RT-PCR MOLECULAR

Catalog Number	762165
Medical Device Problem Code	Fluid/Blood Leak (1250)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	02/15/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
There were multiple 510k numbers reported to be involved.The information is as follows: g.4.Pma / 510(k)#: k082150.Investigation summary: bd had not received any samples or photos for investigation.A visual inspection was performed on 100 retained samples, and no instances of damaged tubes were found.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: damaged.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using paxgene® blood rna tube, one tube cracked and broke during the thawing process, resulting in sample leakage.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
The following fields were updated due to additional information: d9.Returned to manufacturer: yes.H.3 device eval by manufacturer? yes.D9.Device available for eval? 09-mar-2026.Investigation summary: bd had received one sample for investigation.A visual inspection of the returned sample was performed, and no instances of damaged tubes were found.Furthermore, a visual inspection was performed on 100 retained samples, and no instances of damaged tubes were found.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: cracked product/component.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.
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using paxgene® blood rna tube, one tube cracked and broke during the thawing process, resulting in sample leakage.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.

• Brand Name: PAXGENE® BLOOD RNA TUBE
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BLOOD COLLECTION, RNA STABILIZATION, RNA PURIFICATION, RT-PCR MOLECULAR
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON AND COMPANY (BD); belliver way; belliver industrial estate; plymouth ; UK
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 24749707
• Report Number: 9617032-2026-00381
• Device Sequence Number: 9166208
• Product Code: NTW
• UDI-Device Identifier: 04053727621658
• UDI-Public: (01)04053727621658(11)240423(17)251231(10)4114042
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: SZ
• PMA/510(K) Number: DEN050003
• 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
• Report Date (Section B): 04/07/2026

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: 12/31/2025
• Device Catalogue Number: 762165
• Device Lot Number: 4114042
• Was Device Available for Evaluation?: Device Returned to Manufacturer
• Is the Reporter a Health Professional?: Yes
• Type of Report(Section G): Thirty-Day
• Initial Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/03/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 03/27/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 03/31/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 04/20/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): Yes
• Date Device Manufactured: 04/23/2024
• 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