BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes 363083Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · TUBE CIT PLH 13X75 2.7 PLBL L/BL .109 · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
1 open recall names this device. See the recall details and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider.
Quick summary
This BD Vacutainer citrate blood collection tube is used to collect blood samples. Of its 1,731 reports, most describe tubes overfilled or underfilled, and the reports include no deaths and 4 injuries. Reports fell from 160 in the prior 12 months to 112 in the latest 12 months. There is 1 open recall, from May 2022, about tubes exposed to higher temperatures before delivery, which may have reduced their effectiveness.
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- Adverse event reports
- 1,744
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 1
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 1,744 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382903630838), received between Oct 20, 2017 and Sep 30, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 1,740 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Overfill” (998 reports).
1 FDA recall record name this device's identifier, 1 still open.
5 other recalls cover devices cleared under the same FDA submission (K013971); they may or may not involve this specific model.
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.
Reports received per month
Recalls naming this device
- May 25, 2022Class IIOpen, Classified
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Z-1618-2022 · Root cause: Environmental control · Recall details · FDA record ↗
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Overfill998
- Short Fill483
- Volume Accuracy Problem100
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings72
- Leak/Splash56
- Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient34
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem29
- Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results29
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient798
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions718
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient158
- No Information49
- No Patient Involvement10
- Exposure to Body Fluids5
- Insufficient Information5
- No Code Available5
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 1,744 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50955060 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50952594 ↗MalfunctionSep 30, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50952593 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50939011 ↗MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50935961 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 10 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900339 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 9 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900336 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900335 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 5 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900334 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 4 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900333 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 6 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900332 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 7 of 10.It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900331 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 3 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900330 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 2 of 10It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900317 ↗MalfunctionSep 25, 2026Overfill
Report 1 of 10.It was reported that during blood draw of one patient using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50900112 ↗MalfunctionSep 16, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50793766 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50780213 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50780210 ↗MalfunctionSep 15, 2026Overfill
It was reported that when using the BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, three (3) tubes overfilled. No adverse impact was reported regarding the patient or user.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50775077 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50761289 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50761282 ↗MalfunctionSep 14, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50756470 ↗MalfunctionSep 9, 2026Overfill
It was reported while using BD Vacutainer® Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes overfilled. There was no health impact or consequences reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50692442 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50523155 ↗MalfunctionAug 31, 2026Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50522641 ↗
Recalls under the same FDA submission
These recalls involve devices cleared under K013971. One submission often covers many models, so check the product and lot details in each record.
- Z-2258-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a clos
- Z-2259-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a clos
- Z-2260-2018 · Apr 11, 2018 · TerminatedThe BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a clos
- Z-2633-2014 · Jun 23, 2014 · TerminatedBD Vacutainer Citrate Tubes (LIGHT BLUE TOP TUBE 2.7ML)Part number: BD 363083 Part Number: FMC 87-3083-8 Single use tube used to collect, separate, transport or process blood spec
- Z-0756-2013 · Nov 12, 2012 · TerminatedBD Vacutainer Buffered Sodium Citrate (9NC) Plus Blood Collection Tubes; Sterile; IVD; REF 363083; 13 X 75 mm, 2.7 mL
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Sources and updates
- Device record: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026 · View this device in AccessGUDID ↗
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026 · each report above links to its original FDA record
- Recalls: FDA Medical Device Recalls, file dated Oct 16, 2026 · each recall links to the FDA recall notice
- Page last rebuilt: Oct 18, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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