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BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE

Received Feb 19, 2026 · Event occurred Jan 22, 2026

Report 1917413-2026-00110 · MDR key 24396940

Device

Generic name

Lymphocyte Separation Medium

Catalog number

362760

Lot number

UNKNOWN

Product problems

  • Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

INVESTIGATION SUMMARY: BD HAD NOT RECEIVED SAMPLES OR PHOTOS FOR EVALUATION. ADDITIONALLY, BD WAS UNABLE TO DETERMINE THE SPECIFIC LOT NUMBER ASSOCIATED WITH THIS COMPLAINT; THEREFORE, A REVIEW OF THE DEVICE HISTORY RECORD COULD NOT BE CONDUCTED. COMPLAINTS FOR SAMPLE QUALITY ARE UNDER STATISTICAL CONTROL FOR THE MONTH OF JANUARY 2026. AT THIS TIME, FURTHER TESTING IS NOT INDICATED. THIS COMPLAINT IS UNABLE TO BE CONFIRMED. IF ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS MADE AVAILABLE, THIS COMPLAINT WILL BE REOPENED TO ASSESS THE LEVEL OF INVESTIGATION NEEDED. 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.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED AFTER USING BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE, THERE WAS POOR BARRIER SEPARATION SEEN IN AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

D.4. MEDICAL DEVICE EXPIRATION DATE: UNKNOWN. H.4. DEVICE MANUFACTURE DATE: UNKNOWN. 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 AFTER USING BD VACUTAINER® CPT¿ CELL PREPARATION TUBE WITH SODIUM CITRATE, THERE WAS POOR BARRIER SEPARATION SEEN IN AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.