MAUDE Adverse Event Report: BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. BD VACUTAINER® GLASS CPT MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TUBE; LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION MEDIUM

Catalog Number 362753

Device Problem Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings (1535)

Patient Problem No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient (2692)

Event Date 10/04/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

A device evaluation is anticipated, but has not yet begun.Upon completion of the investigation, a supplemental report will be filed.

Event Description

It was reported with the use of the bd vacutainer® glass cpt molecular diagnostics tube there was an issue with poor separation.There was no report of injury or medical intervention.

Event Description

It was reported with the use of the bd vacutainer® glass cpt molecular diagnostics tube there was an issue with poor separation.There was no report of injury or medical intervention.

Manufacturer Narrative

Investigation summary: bd had not received samples, but photos were provided by the customer facility for investigation.The photos were evaluated and the customer's indicated failure mode for poor barrier with the incident lot was observed.A review of the device history record was completed for the incident lot and, based on this review, all product specifications and requirements for lot release were met; there were no related quality non-conformances during manufacturing of the product.Bd has initiated further investigation relating to this issue through a capa.The investigation is still on-going and improvements will be made as the potential causes of this issue are identified.Based on evaluation of the customer photos, the customer¿s indicated failure mode for poor barrier with the incident lot was observed.Further investigation has been initiated through a capa.The investigation is still on-going and improvements will be made as the potential causes are identified.A capa has been initiated to document further investigation and root cause analysis relating to this issue.The investigation is currently on-going and will be updated as the potential root cause(s) are identified.Based on an assessment of severity and frequency, it was determined that a capa is required at this time in order to determine the root cause associated with this issue and implement corrective actions.The investigation is currently on-going and further improvements will be made as the potential root cause(s) are identified.

• Brand Name: BD VACUTAINER® GLASS CPT MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS TUBE
• Type of Device: LYMPHOCYTE SEPARATION MEDIUM
• Manufacturer (Section D): BECTON, DICKINSON & CO.; 150 south 1st avenue; broken bow NE 68822
• MDR Report Key: 8007288
• MDR Text Key: 125141019
• Report Number: 1917413-2018-03660
• Device Sequence Number: 1
• Product Code: JCF
• UDI-Device Identifier: 50382903627535
• UDI-Public: 50382903627535
• Combination Product (y/n): N
• PMA/PMN Number: K891407
• Number of Events Reported: 1
• Summary Report (Y/N): N
• Report Source: Manufacturer
• Source Type: other,user facility
• Type of Report: Initial,Followup
• Report Date: 11/29/2018

1 Device was Involved in the Event

1 Patient was Involved in the Event

• Date FDA Received: 10/25/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Expiration Date: 06/30/2019
• Device Catalogue Number: 362753
• Device Lot Number: 8152655
• Date Manufacturer Received: 10/05/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other