BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE
Received Feb 2, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 5, 2026
Report 1917413-2026-00033 · MDR key 24239969
Device
Generic name
Lymphocyte Separation Medium
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson & Co (franklin Lakes)Catalog number
362761
Lot number
5135187
Product problems
- Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem
Patient
NA · Unknown
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
Narrative
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: BD DID NOT RECEIVE ANY SAMPLES OR PHOTOS FOR INVESTIGATION. A TOTAL OF 60 RETAINED SAMPLES WERE VISUALLY INSPECTED, AND NO ISSUES WERE IDENTIFIED. COMPLAINTS FOR SAMPLE QUALITY ARE UNDER STATISTICAL CONTROL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026. 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. THIS COMPLAINT HAS NOT BEEN CONFIRMED FOR THE INDICATED FAILURE MODE: POOR BARRIER SEPARATION. 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. OUR BUSINESS TEAM REGULARLY REVIEWS THE COLLECTED DATA FOR THE IDENTIFICATION OF EMERGING TRENDS. BD QUALITY WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR SAMPLE QUALITY COMPLAINTS.
Additional Manufacturer Narrative
A DEVICE EVALUATION IS ANTICIPATED BUT HAS NOT YET BEGUN. UPON COMPLETION OF THE INVESTIGATION, 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, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES EXHIBITED POOR BARRIER SEPARATION AFTER PROCESSING. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.