FDA Adverse Event Malfunction Summary report: N

BD VACUTAINER K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES

MDR report key: 10900079 · Received November 25, 2020

Report

Report Number
1917413-2020-01183
Event Type
Malfunction
Date Received
November 25, 2020
Date of Event
November 5, 2020
Report Date
December 23, 2020
Manufacturer
BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW)
Product Code
JKA
UDI-DI
50382903678445
PMA / PMN Number
BK050036
Product Problem
Yes
Report Source
Manufacturer report
Reporter Location
PA, US
Reporter Occupation
OTHER HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONAL

Narratives

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 0

H6: INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: BD HAD NOT RECEIVED SAMPLES OR PHOTOS FROM THE CUSTOMER FOR EVALUATION. BASED ON A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD FOR THE INCIDENT LOT, ALL PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS FOR LOT RELEASE WERE MET. THERE WERE NO RELATED QUALITY NON-CONFORMANCES DURING MANUFACTURING OF THE PRODUCT. H3 OTHER TEXT : SEE H.10.

Description of Event or Problem · 0

IT WAS REPORTED THE BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES EXPERIENCED TUBE EXTENDERS WITH MOLDING DEFECTS THAT CAN BE USED (LARGE INDENTATION IN TUBE WALL). THIS EVENT OCCURRED 2 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER. THE CUSTOMER STATED "TUBES ARE DEFORMED. THEY FOUND 2 MORE DEFECTIVE TUBES TODAY, THESE HAD THE CONVENTIONAL CAPS. PRODUCT #367844, LOT#0133329. THE FLAW IS DOWN THE SIDE WALL OF THE TUBE. WE ARE ONLY SEEING THE ONES THAT OUR INSTRUMENT REJECTS WHEN THE PROBE HITS THE PLASTIC PROJECTING FROM THE WALL OF THE TUBE. THERE MAYBE MORE THE INSTRUMENT IS NOT REJECTING."

Additional Manufacturer Narrative · 1

A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED, BUT HAS NOT YET BEGUN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED. (B)(4).

Description of Event or Problem · 1

IT WAS REPORTED THE BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES EXPERIENCED TUBE EXTENDERS WITH MOLDING DEFECTS THAT CAN BE USED (LARGE INDENTATION IN TUBE WALL). THIS EVENT OCCURRED 2 TIMES. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER. THE CUSTOMER STATED "TUBES ARE DEFORMED. THEY FOUND 2 MORE DEFECTIVE TUBES TODAY, THESE HAD THE CONVENTIONAL CAPS. PRODUCT #367844 LOT#0133329. THE FLAW IS DOWN THE SIDE WALL OF THE TUBE. WE ARE ONLY SEEING THE ONES THAT OUR INSTRUMENT REJECTS WHEN THE PROBE HITS THE PLASTIC PROJECTING FROM THE WALL OF THE TUBE. THERE MAYBE MORE THE INSTRUMENT IS NOT REJECTING."

Devices

Seq Brand Generic Product Code Manufacturer Model Lot UDI-DI
1366806 BD VACUTAINER K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES BLOOD SPECIMEN COLLECTION DEVICE JKA BECTON, DICKINSON & CO. (BROKEN BOW) 367844 0133329 50382903678445

Patients

Seq Age Sex Outcome Treatment
1