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BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE

Received Jul 19, 2024 · Event occurred Jun 20, 2024

Report 1917413-2024-00671 · MDR key 19781165

Device

Generic name

Lymphocyte Separation Medium

Catalog number

362761

Lot number

3230549

Product problems

  • Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem
  • Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE 2 TUBES FROM THE SAME PATIENT EXHIBITED POOR BARRIER SEPARATION. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: BD HAD NOT RECEIVED SAMPLES OR PHOTOS FOR INVESTIGATION. THEREFORE, (B)(4) RETENTION SAMPLES FROM BD INVENTORY WERE VISUALLY INSPECTED WITH NO ISSUES IDENTIFIED. COMPLAINTS FOR SAMPLE QUALITY ARE UNDER STATISTICAL CONTROL FOR THE MONTH OF JUNE 2024. AT THIS TIME, FURTHER TESTING IS NOT INDICATED. 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 ISSUES DURING MANUFACTURING OF THE PRODUCT. THIS COMPLAINT IS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED FOR THE INDICATED FAILURE MODE, POOR BARRIER SEPARATION. BD WAS NOT ABLE TO IDENTIFY A ROOT CAUSE FOR THE INDICATED FAILURE MODE. 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. BD QUALITY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR SAMPLE QUALITY COMPLAINTS.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE 2 TUBES FROM THE SAME PATIENT EXHIBITED POOR BARRIER SEPARATION. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.