BD™ Universal Viral Transport Flock Mini 220529Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 9 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382902205297), received between Jul 9, 2020 and Jul 2, 2024 — classified as 6 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Break” (8 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

Recent adverse event reports

The 9 most recent of 9 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionJul 2, 2024Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USE OF THE BD UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED MINITIP HAD AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF SWABS THAT HAD THE PRINTED DATE ON THE SWAB'S WRAPPER (PEEL POUCH) SHOW THAT IT EXPIRED BEFORE THE EXPIRATION DATE PRINTED ON THE OUTSIDE PACKAGE. NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 19661233 ↗
• InjuryOct 8, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED MINITIP PART OF THE SWAB REMAINED IN THE NASAL CAVITY. SURGICAL INTERVENTION WAS REQUIRED TO REMOVE THE SWAB.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10651400 ↗
• InjuryAug 18, 2020Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING THE KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION THE TIP OF THE SWAB BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NOSE. THE PATIENT RECEIVED AN ENT CONSULT WITH A NASAL ENDOSCOPY AND A CT CHEST SCAN FOR FOREIGN BODIES. IT IS ASSUMED THAT THE TIP WAS SWALLOWED, BUT COULD NOT BE CONFIRMED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10423567 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2020Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING THE KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION THE TIP OF THE SWAB BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NOSE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE SWAB WAS REMOVED, BUT THE CUSTOMER INDICATED NO TREATMENT WAS INITIATED. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10410469 ↗
• InjuryAug 14, 2020Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING THE KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION THE TIP OF THE SWAB BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NOSE. THE SWAB WAS RETRIEVED USING TWEEZERS BY A PHYSICIAN IN THE EMERGENCY ROOM. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF THE PATIENT REQUIRING ADDITIONAL TREATMENT.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10410468 ↗
• MalfunctionAug 14, 2020Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING THE KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP FOR SAMPLE COLLECTION THE TIP OF THE SWAB BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NOSE. IT IS UNKNOWN HOW THE SWAB WAS REMOVED OR IF IT WAS SWALLOWED. MULTIPLE ATTEMPTS WERE MADE TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WITH NO RESPONSE FROM THE CUSTOMER.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10407621 ↗
• InjuryJul 15, 2020Break; Break

  THE CUSTOMER REPORTED WHILE USING THE KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP TO COLLECT A SAMPLE THE TIP OF THE SWAB BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NOSE. THE PATIENT WAS SENT TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM FOR FOLLOW-UP, AND REMOVAL OF THE SWAB. THE PATIENT WAS RELEASED WITH NO FURTHER ISSUES OR TREATMENT NEEDED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10278600 ↗
• InjuryJul 10, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING A KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP TO COLLECT A SAMPLE THE TIP BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NASAL CAVITY. SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP ATTEMPTS WERE PERFORMED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE CUSTOMER. IT IS UNKNOWN IF FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10257587 ↗
• InjuryJul 9, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING A KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED MINITIP TO COLLECT A SAMPLE THE TIP BROKE OFF IN THE PATIENTS NASAL CAVITY. SEVERAL FOLLOW-UP ATTEMPTS WERE PERFORMED TO OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION, BUT THERE WAS NO RESPONSE FROM THE CUSTOMER. IT IS UNKNOWN IF FURTHER MEDICAL INTERVENTION OR TREATMENT WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10252324 ↗