MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON DICKINSON & CO. (SPARKS) BD BACTEC¿ MGIT¿ 960 INSTRUMENT; SYSTEM, BLOOD CULTURING

Catalog Number	445870
Medical Device Problem Code	False Negative Result (1225)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	05/05/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd bactec¿ mgit¿ 960 instrument, a false negative result was obtained.There was no health impact or consequence reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A1.Patient identifier: (b)(6).A device evaluation is anticipated but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

• Brand Name: BD BACTEC¿ MGIT¿ 960 INSTRUMENT
• 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: 25240965
• Report Number: 1119779-2026-00832
• Device Sequence Number: 10534669
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382904458706
• UDI-Public: (01)00382904458706
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: FR
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial
• Report Date (Section B): 05/19/2026

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: 445870
• 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: 05/05/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/21/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/12/2018
• 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