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 11/06/2018

Event Type  malfunction  

Manufacturer Narrative

Date of event: unknown.The date received by manufacturer has been used for this field.There were multiple lot numbers reported to be involved.The information for each lot number is as follows: medical device lot #: 8152656 medical device expiration date: 2019-06-30 device manufacture date: 2018-06-01 medical device lot #: 8134751 medical device expiration date: 2019-05-31 device manufacture date: 2018-05-14.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 that during use of the bd vacutainer® glass cpt molecular diagnostics tube the blood sample is not separating.

Event Description

It was reported that during use of the bd vacutainer glass cpt molecular diagnostics tube the blood sample is not separating.

Manufacturer Narrative

Bd had not received samples or photos from the customer facility for evaluation; therefore, the investigation was limited.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.As no samples or photos were received for evaluation, the customer's indicated failure mode was not observed by bd.However, 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.Although no samples or photos were available for evaluation, bd has initiated further investigation through a capa to identify the potential root cause(s).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: 8101702
• MDR Text Key: 128444377
• Report Number: 1917413-2018-03829
• 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: 11/26/2018
• Is this an Adverse Event Report?: Yes
• Is this a Product Problem Report?: Yes
• Device Operator: Other
• Device Catalogue Number: 362753
• Device Lot Number: SEE H.10
• Date Manufacturer Received: 11/06/2018
• Is This a Reprocessed and Reused Single-Use Device?: No
• Patient Sequence Number: 1
• Patient Outcome(s): Other