BD™ Universal Viral Transport Flock Flex Mini 220531Recalls & reported problems

Summary

The FDA's MAUDE database contains 6 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382902205310), received between Jun 17, 2020 and May 31, 2023 — classified as 3 injuries, 3 malfunctions.

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

Recent adverse event reports

The 6 most recent of 6 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.

• MalfunctionMay 31, 2023Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BEFORE USING BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED FLEXIBLE MINITIP A SWAB WAS FOUND WITH MOLD GROWING INSIDE. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: REPORTED SWAB FOUND WITH MOLD GROWING INSIDE. STILL FULLY WRAPPED.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 17035458 ↗
• MalfunctionDec 16, 2022Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED FLEXIBLE MINITIP LABEL DATES ARE INCORRECT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: REPORTED UVT MEDIA HAS EXPIRATION DATE OF JUNE 30 2022 AND KIT LABEL HAS EXPIRATION DATE OF 10/31/2023.

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 15995720 ↗
• InjuryFeb 15, 2022Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method; Improper or Incorrect Procedure or Method

  IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT EXPOSURE TO BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED FLEXIBLE MINITIP HAS OCCURRED. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: IT WAS REPORTED THAT CUSTOMER HAD AN ADVERSE REACTIONS. CUSTOMER PROBLEM: CALLER STATED HE RECEIVED A VERITOR COVID TEST AT HOSPITAL. INQUIRER STATED THE RN SWABBED ONE NOSTRIL AND PUT THE SWAB IN THE TRANSPORT MEDIUM. USING THE SAME SWAB THE RN SWABBED THE PT. OTHER NOSTRIL. INQUIRER WANTED TO KNOW IF THE SUBSTANCE IN THE TRANSPORT MEDIUM CAUSES ANY ADVERSE REACTIONS. STEPS TAKEN WITH CUSTOMER/TROUBLESHOOTING: CUSTOMER MENTIONED BD (B)(6) COVID TEST AND THAT BD NUMBER IS PROVIDED TO HIM BY THE NURSE. TRANSFERRED THE CUSTOMER TO MIS. I TRIED TO CALL THE HOSPITAL MULTIPLE TIMES TO GET THE REFERENCE NUMBER AND CHECK THE WORKFLOW BUT I COULDN'T GET RESPONSE. MIS NOTES: "INQUIRER STATED HE NOTIFIED THE ED DOC WHEN HE HAD THE TEST DONE ON DEC 20TH AND THEY STATED TO FOLLOW UP WITH OUR COMPANY. "EXPLAINED TO CALLER IF HE HAS SYMPTOMS HE NEEDS TO SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION. ALSO, GAVE CALLER POISON CONTROL (B)(6) FOR ADVISEMENT ON EXPOSURE TO CHEMICAL. CALLER THANK ME FOR MY TIME AND WAS SATISFIED".

  Patient problems: Chemical Exposure

  MAUDE report 13535675 ↗
• InjuryJan 28, 2022Leak/Splash; Leak/Splash

  IT HAS BEEN REPORTED THAT THE BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED FLEXIBLE MINITIP HAS BEEN FOUND SPLASHING ONTO THE PATIENT. THE FOLLOWING HAS BEEN PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: UVT 220531 REAGENT SPLASHED ON A PATIENT. CONTENTS OF THE VIAL WERE SPILLED ON CUSTOMER'S CLOTHES AND PARTIALLY INTO HER MOUTH.

  Patient problems: Insufficient Information

  MAUDE report 13388448 ↗
• MalfunctionSep 9, 2021Break; Fluid/Blood Leak; Break; Fluid/Blood Leak

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE USING 30 BD¿ UNIVERSAL VIRAL TRANSPORT KIT, 3 ML, FLOCKED FLEXIBLE MINITIPS SAMPLE LEAKAGE WAS OBSERVED BY THE LABORATORY PERSONNEL. THERE WAS NO REPORT OF IMPACT. THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WAS PROVIDED BY THE INITIAL REPORTER: " CUSTOMER PROBLEM: CUSTOMER REPORTS LEAKING 220531 TUBES AFTER SPECIMEN COLLECTION. "

  Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions

  MAUDE report 12450949 ↗
• InjuryJun 17, 2020Break; Break

  IT WAS REPORTED THAT WHILE A PATIENT WAS IN THE LABOR AND DELIVERY, THEY REQUESTED TO BE TESTED FOR COVID PRIOR TO DISCHARGE. A NASOPHARYNGEAL SAMPLE WAS TAKEN USING A SWAB FROM A KIT UVT 3ML WITH FLOCKED FLEX MINITIP. THE NURSE PERFORMED THE NASOPHARYNGEAL COLLECTION WITH THE SWAB AND UPON PULLING THE SWAB OUT OF THE NARES, NOTED A PORTION OF THE SWAB WAS MISSING. THE PATIENT WAS DIRECTED TO A PHYSICIANS OFFICE IMMEDIATELY AFTER DISCHARGE WHERE THE RETAINED PORTION WAS REMOVED INTACT. THE PATIENT DID NOT EXPERIENCE ANY NOTICEABLE INJURY, AND NO ADDITIONAL FOLLOW-UP WAS REQUIRED.

  Patient problems: Foreign Body In Patient

  MAUDE report 10165583 ↗