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MalfunctionOIB

MEDLINE

Received Apr 10, 2026 · Event occurred Mar 26, 2026

Report 3004122598-2026-00003 · MDR key 24840270

Device

Generic name

Whole Blood Draw Phlebotomy

Catalog number

DYNDB3035I

Lot number

25LBE089

Product problems

  • Fluid/Blood Leak
  • Material Perforation

Patient

NA · Unknown

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

Narrative

Additional Manufacturer Narrative

IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2026 THAT DURING A WHOLE BLOOD PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURE, HOLES WERE DISCOVERED IN BLOOD COLLECTION TEST TUBES. THE DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED WHILE FILLING THE TEST TUBES FROM THE DIVERSION POUCH. IT HAS BEEN DETERMINED THAT THE REPORTED EVENT COULD CAUSE OR CONTRIBUTE TO SERIOUS INJURY IF IT WERE TO OCCUR AGAIN. IN AN ABUNDANCE OF CAUTION, THIS MEDWATCH IS BEING FILED. IF ANY FURTHER RELEVANT INFORMATION IS IDENTIFIED OR OBTAINED, A SUPPLEMENTAL MEDWATCH WILL BE SUBMITTED.

Description of Event or Problem

IT WAS REPORTED ON (B)(6) 2026 THAT DURING A WHOLE BLOOD PHLEBOTOMY PROCEDURE, HOLES WERE DISCOVERED IN BLOOD COLLECTION TEST TUBES. THE DEFECT WAS IDENTIFIED WHILE FILLING THE TEST TUBES FROM THE DIVERSION POUCH.