MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD PHOENIX¿ AP; NEPHELOMETER, FOR CLINICAL USE

Catalog Number	448010
Medical Device Problem Code	Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	03/16/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
E1.Initial reporter phone #: (b)(6).H3.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 the bd phoenix¿ ap the instrument was found to be contaminated resulting in incorrect resistance on the downstream instrumentation.The user noted replacing the device's consumables.No health impact or consequence reported.

• Brand Name: BD PHOENIX¿ AP
• Common Device Name: NEPHELOMETER, FOR CLINICAL USE
• 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: 24856905
• Report Number: 1119779-2026-00667
• Device Sequence Number: 9271059
• Product Code: JQX
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904480103
• UDI-Public: (01)00382904480103
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IT
• PMA/510(K) Number: NA
• 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): 03/24/2026

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: 448010
• 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: 03/18/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 08/03/2021
• 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