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	01/01/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported while using bd bactec¿ mgit¿ mycobacteria growth indicator tubes, an unspecified number of atypical patient results were obtained from a mgit320 instrument.It was noted the customer received "unexplained growth units in mgit tubes" and no additional information is available.There were no health impact or consequences reported.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
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¿ 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: 25257644
• Report Number: 1119779-2026-00837
• Device Sequence Number: 5419801
• Product Code: MDB
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382902451228
• UDI-Public: (01)00382902451228(17)270404(10)5275278
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter State: NY
• Initial Reporter Country: US
• 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,Company Representative
• Initial Reporter Occupation: Other Health Care Professional
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date (Section B): 07/01/2026

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: 5275278
• 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: 04/24/2026
• Supplement Date Received by Manufacturer: 07/01/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 05/22/2026
• Supplement Report FDA Received Date: 07/13/2026
• Was Device Evaluated by Manufacturer? (Y/N): No
• Date Device Manufactured: 10/02/2025
• 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