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BD BBL™ Columbia CNA w/5 % SB / Columbia CNA w/5 % SB 299818Recalls & reported problems

Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD BBL™ Columbia CNA w/5 % SB / Columbia CNA w/5 % SB · Class 1

Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy

Adverse event reports
4
Deaths reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Recalls naming it
0

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 4 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 10382902998188), received between May 25, 2021 and Feb 26, 2022 — classified as 4 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent” (2 reports).

Reports come from manufacturers, hospitals and patients and are not verified by the FDA. A report does not prove the device caused the event, and counts can't be used to compare devices or estimate failure rates. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works · Data updated Oct 18, 2026.

Most reported problems

Device problems

  • Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent2
  • Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings2

Patient problems

  • No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions4

Recent adverse event reports

The 4 most recent of 4 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

  • MalfunctionFeb 26, 2022Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent; Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHEN USING BD BBL¿ COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD & COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD - I PLATE¿ MOLD CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND. CUSTOMER REPORTED: "AGAR DROP AND GET MOULDY".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 13614937 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 30, 2021Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING 3 BD BBL¿ COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD & COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD - I PLATE¿ CONTAMINATION WAS OBSERVED BY THE LABORATORY PERSONNEL. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT RESULTS WERE REPORTED OUT AND THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "CONTAMINATION WAS FOUND WHEN THE PACKAGE WAS OPENED, AND THE SPECIMEN HAS NOT BEEN OPERATED YET."

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12097002 ↗
  • MalfunctionJun 29, 2021Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING BD BBL¿ COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD & COLUMBIA CNA AGAR WITH 5% SHEEP BLOOD - I PLATE¿ MOLD CONTAMINATION WAS OBSERVED BY THE LABORATORY PERSONNEL. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT RESULTS WERE REPORTED OUT AND THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "MILDEW".

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 12084254 ↗
  • MalfunctionMay 25, 2021Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent; Contamination of Device Ingredient or Reagent

    IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING A PLATE BI COL CNA SB & COL CNA SB 100 EA MOLD CONTAMINATION WAS OBSERVED BY THE LABORATORY PERSONNEL. THERE WAS NO INDICATION THAT RESULTS WERE REPORTED OUT AND THERE WAS NO REPORT OF PATIENT IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: "DAMAGED MILDEW AGAR UNEVEN SURFACE. "

    Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

    MAUDE report 11877705 ↗

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