MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES) BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 5.4MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES; TUBES, VACUUM SAMPLE, WITH ANTICOAGULANT

Catalog Number	367856
Medical Device Problem Code	Improper Chemical Reaction (2952)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	04/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D2b.There were multiple medical device types reported to be involved.The information for the additional device type is as follows: jka d3.Common device name: tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection there were multiple 510k numbers reported to be involved.The information is as follows: g.4.Pma / 510(k)#: k213670;k231373 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 vacutainer® k2 edta (k2e) 5.4mg blood collection tubes, clots were observed in 3 specimens.No adverse impact was reported regarding patient or user.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 5.4MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES
• Common Device Name: TUBES, VACUUM SAMPLE, WITH ANTICOAGULANT
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON DICKINSON & CO (FRANKLIN LAKES); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW); 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; 2018475186
• MDR Report Key: 25191204
• Report Number: 1917413-2026-00438
• Device Sequence Number: 18777479
• Product Code: GIM
• UDI-Device Identifier: 30382903678564
• UDI-Public: (01)30382903678564
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: IN
• PMA/510(K) Number: BK230980
• 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): 06/05/2026

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: 367856
• 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: 04/18/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 06/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/15/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 06/15/2026
• 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