MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BACTEC¿ MGIT¿ MYCOBACTERIA GROWTH INDICATOR TUBES; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING

Catalog Number	245122
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	03/27/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
B3.Date of event is unknown.Customer noted this issue has been happening since feb-2025.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.Unknown lot number: 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 bactec¿ mgit¿ mycobacteria growth indicator tubes, an unspecified number of false negative patient results were obtained from a mgit instrument.The customer also did not provide a batch number, but noted this issue has occurred with random batch numbers.The affected patient samples are observed to have bacillus growth and are confirmed positive for bacilli by bacilloscopy.No erroneous false negative results were released to the clinician.There were no health impact or consequences reported.

• Brand Name: BD BACTEC¿ MGIT¿ MYCOBACTERIA GROWTH INDICATOR TUBES
• Common Device Name: SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING
• 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: 24911580
• Report Number: 1119779-2026-00680
• Device Sequence Number: 21281975
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382902451228
• UDI-Public: (01)00382902451228
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: BR
• PMA/510(K) Number: K974883
• Number of Events Summarized: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Serviced by Third Party (Y/N): N
• Reporter Type: Manufacturer
• Report Source: Other,Foreign,Health Professional
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 06/17/2026

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: 245122
• 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: 03/27/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/17/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 04/17/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/25/2026
• 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