MAUDE Adverse Event Report: Becton Dickinson & CO (Franklin Lakes) BD Vacutainer® Blood Transfer Device; Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection

Catalog Number	36488000
Medical Device Problem Code	Short Fill (1575)
Health Effect - Clinical Code	No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions (4582)
Date of Event	08/18/2026
Type of Reportable Event	Malfunction
Event or Problem Description
It was reported that when using the bd vacutainer® blood transfer device, blood could not be dispense properly using one (1) unit.No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
D.4.Medical device expiration date: unknown.H.4.Device manufacture date: unknown.E.1: initial reporter facility name: (b)(6).Investigation summary: bd did not receive photos or samples for investigation.Additionally, bd was unable to determine the specific lot number associated with this complaint therefore, a review of the device history record could not be conducted.This complaint is not confirmed for the indicated failure mode: unable to dispense.If additional information is made available, this complaint will be reopened to assess the level of investigation needed.Complaints received for this device and reported condition will continue to be tracked and trended.Our business team regularly reviews the collected data for identification of emerging trends.

• Brand Name: BD Vacutainer® Blood Transfer Device
• Common Device Name: Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection
• Manufacturer (Section D): Becton Dickinson & CO (Franklin Lakes); 1 becton drive; franklin lakes NJ 07417
• Manufacturer (Section G): BD CARIBE LTD.; road 31; k.m. 24.3; juncos PR
• Manufacturer Contact: anand singh ; 1 becton drive; franklin lakes, NJ 07417 ; +1(201)847-5186
• MDR Report Key: 50775080
• Report Number: 2618282-2026-00172
• Device Sequence Number: 10445708
• Product Code: JKA
• UDI-Device Identifier: 00382903648801
• Combination Product (Y/N): N
• Initial Reporter Country: JA
• PMA/510(K) Number: K222478
• 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): 08/24/2026

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: 36488000
• 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: 08/19/2026
• Initial Report FDA Received Date: 09/15/2026
• 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