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MalfunctionJTX

BBL VACUTAINER

Received Dec 3, 2012 · Event occurred Nov 30, 2012

Report 2862304 · MDR key 2862304

Device

Generic name

Transport Systems, Anaerobic

Manufacturer

Becton Dickinson

Model number

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Catalog number

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Lot number

2061411

Product problems

  • Break

Patient

*

  • No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient

Narrative

Description of Event or Problem

THREE OF THE ANAEROBIC SPECIMEN TUBES BROKE DURING NORMAL USE. ALSO, IT APPEARED THERE WAS MOISTURE INSIDE THE TUBES.