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BD VACUTAINER® C&S TRANSFER STRAW KIT

Received Dec 19, 2025 · Event occurred Nov 26, 2025

Report 1917413-2025-01702 · MDR key 23848746

Device

Generic name

Culture Media, Non-propagating Transport

Catalog number

364953

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Product Quality Problem
  • Product Quality 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® C&S TRANSFER STRAW KIT, ONE (1) KIT HAD THE NEEDLE INSIDE THE KIT SEPARATED FROM THE STRAW. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: BD DID NOT RECEIVE ANY SAMPLES OR PHOTOS FOR INVESTIGATION. THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORDS COULD NOT BE REVIEWED AS THE LOT NUMBER IS UNKNOWN. THIS COMPLAINT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED FOR THE INDICATED FAILURE MODE. NO DEFINITIVE ROOT CAUSE COULD BE ESTABLISHED FOR THE REPORTED DEFECT. COMPLAINTS RECEIVED FOR THIS DEVICE AND REPORTED CONDITION WILL CONTINUE TO BE TRACKED AND TRENDED. INFORMATION WILL BE CAPTURED ON TREND REPORTS AND MONITORED. OUR BUSINESS TEAM REGULARLY REVIEWS THE COLLECTED DATA FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF EMERGING TRENDS.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® C&S TRANSFER STRAW KIT, ONE (1) KIT HAD THE NEEDLE INSIDE THE KIT SEPARATED FROM THE STRAW. THERE WERE NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

D4. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: UNKNOWN. H4. DEVICE MANUFACTURE DATE: UNKNOWN. A DEVICE EVALUATION AND/OR DEVICE HISTORY REVIEW IS ANTICIPATED BUT IS NOT COMPLETE. UPON COMPLETION, A SUPPLEMENTAL REPORT WILL BE FILED.