BD Vacutainer® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes 367861Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · TUBE K2EDTA PLH 13X75 4.0 PLBL LAV · Class 2
All models of BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes (2)
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA blood collection tube is used to draw blood. Its 705 reports, with 4 injuries and no deaths, often describe underfilled tubes, clotting, contamination and leaks. Recent reports describe insufficient vacuum and foreign material, and some needed an extra blood draw. No recalls name this device, and reports in the last 12 months number 31, down from 113 in the year before.
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- Adverse event reports
- 707
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 707 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 30382903678618), received between Nov 3, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 703 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Short Fill” (180 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.
Reports received per month
Most reported problems
Device problems
- Short Fill180
- Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient149
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material68
- Leak/Splash62
- Volume Accuracy Problem60
- Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results54
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings41
- Excessive Heating30
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions382
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient209
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient66
- No Information27
- No Patient Involvement12
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available8
- Exposure to Body Fluids2
- Hemolysis1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 707 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 29, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50936984 ↗MalfunctionSep 28, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50916239 ↗MalfunctionJun 22, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO COLLECTING BLOOD IN ONE BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, FOREIGN MATERIAL (FLOCCULENT MATERIAL) WAS OBSERVED. THE TUBE WAS REPLACED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25584288 ↗MalfunctionJun 12, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED THAT DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, DUE TO INSUFFICIENT VACUUM ONE (1) TUBE UNDERFILLED. ADDITIONAL VENIPUNCTURE WAS REQUIRED. NO ADVERSE PATIENT OUTCOME WAS REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25493982 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 1 OF 2: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25325529 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 2 OF 2: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25325525 ↗MalfunctionMay 21, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, INSUFFICIENT NEGATIVE PRESSURE WAS SEEN WITH ONE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25246771 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, 10 CASES WERE RECEIVED WITH INVIMA REGISTRATION DATE OF 2016. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25165375 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THE SAMPLE DOES NOT REACH THE MINIMUM FILL LINE. THIS OCCURRED WITH 50 TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25162116 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, 20 TUBES UNDERFILLED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25162112 ↗MalfunctionMay 5, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25083895 ↗MalfunctionApr 30, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25048799 ↗MalfunctionApr 29, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN INSIDE OF ONE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 25029594 ↗MalfunctionApr 7, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, A FOREIGN OBJECT WAS SEEN INSIDE OF ONE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24809045 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Material Deformation; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
REPORT 2 OF 2. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THERE WAS ONE (1) TUBE WITH A PLASTIC PROTRUSION INSIDE THE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24612393 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Material Deformation; Material Protrusion/Extrusion
REPORT 1 OF 2 IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THERE WAS ONE (1) TUBE WITH A PLASTIC PROTRUSION INSIDE THE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24612376 ↗MalfunctionFeb 24, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, ONE TUBE UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24434789 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 2 OF 3 IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, ERRONEOUS RESULTS- COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WAS SEEN IN ONE (1) SAMPLE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24423204 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 1 OF 3: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, ERRONEOUS RESULTS- COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WAS SEEN IN ONE (1) SAMPLE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24423203 ↗MalfunctionFeb 23, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
REPORT 3 OF 3. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, ERRONEOUS RESULTS- COMPLETE BLOOD COUNT WAS SEEN IN ONE (1) SAMPLE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24423202 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 1 OF 2. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, 112 TUBES UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24407880 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 2 OF 2: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, 92 TUBES UNDERFILLED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24407774 ↗MalfunctionFeb 19, 2026Premature Separation
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, THE CAP OF ONE TUBE IS CROOKED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24388781 ↗MalfunctionFeb 6, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN AT THE BOTTOM OF ONE TUBE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24283808 ↗MalfunctionFeb 3, 2026Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2MG BLOOD COLLECTION TUBES, 1 TUBE CONTAINED FOREIGN MATTER; A PIECE OF PLASTIC WAS FOUND INSIDE THE TUBE. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24249022 ↗
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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
- 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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