BD Vacutainer® PPT™ Plasma Preparation Tubes K2E (EDTA) 9.0 mg 362791Recalls & reported problems
Becton, Dickinson And Company · BD Vacutainer® PPT™ K2E (EDTA) 9.0 mg · Class 2
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
Quick summary
This BD Vacutainer PPT plasma preparation tube is used to collect and prepare blood plasma. Most reports describe incorrect or unreliable results, and others describe poor plasma with particles floating in it. The 157 reports include no deaths and no injuries. No recalls name this device, and reports fell from 125 in the prior 12 months to none in the latest 12 months.
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- Adverse event reports
- 157
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Recalls naming it
- 0
Summary
The FDA's MAUDE database contains 157 adverse event reports that list this exact device (DI 50382903627917), received between May 16, 2018 and Jun 5, 2025 — classified as 157 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings” (110 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
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings110
- Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem38
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem4
- Material Deformation2
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material1
- Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results1
- Leak/Splash1
- Missing Information1
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions151
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient5
- No Information1
Recent adverse event reports
The 25 most recent of 157 reports, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Missing Information; Missing Information
IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, THE BOX CONTAINING THE TUBES WAS DIFFERENT THAN USUAL AND THE LABEL CONTAINING MATERIAL NUMBER AND LOT NUMBER WAS MISSING. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22152909 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem; Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem
IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 4 TUBES CONTAINED GEL AIR BUBBLES. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21469039 ↗MalfunctionFeb 26, 2025Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem; Device Ingredient or Reagent Problem
IT WAS REPORTED PRIOR TO USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 2 TUBES CONTAINED GEL AIR BUBBLES. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21468836 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 15 TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21433821 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, FOUR (4) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21433818 ↗MalfunctionFeb 21, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, SIX(6) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21433817 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, FIVE (5) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21429023 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, THREE (3) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21429020 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT ONE (1) TUBE EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21429018 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT TWELVE (12) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21429014 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT TEN (10) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21428287 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT SIX (6) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21428285 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT TWO (2) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21428131 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, THREE (3) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21427241 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, FOUR (4) TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21427209 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT NINE (9) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21424065 ↗MalfunctionFeb 20, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT TWO (2) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21424061 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 12 TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21405163 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 13 TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21403716 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 10 TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21403022 ↗MalfunctionFeb 18, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG , SIX (6) TUBES EXHIBITED FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THE SAMPLES WERE RECENTRIFUGED BEFORE ANALYSIS. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21399310 ↗MalfunctionFeb 13, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED DURING USE OF BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG, 5 TUBES EXHIBITED POOR PLASMA (FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21376409 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT ONE (1) TUBE HAD FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21370278 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT FIVE (5) TUBES HAD FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21370276 ↗MalfunctionFeb 12, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PPT¿ PLASMA PREPARATION TUBES K2E (EDTA) 9.0 MG THAT SIX (6) TUBES HAD FLOATIES IN THE PLASMA (POOR PLASMA). THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCE REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21370126 ↗
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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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