BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate TubeRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 534
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 2
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube by Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 534 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Nov 27, 2017 and Sep 21, 2026 — classified as 2 injuries, 532 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Short Fill” (223 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. Widely used products collect more reports, so totals can't be used to compare products or estimate failure rates. Only reports that name a model's exact device identifier are counted. What reports can and can't tell you · How this data works
Reports received per month, all models
Most reported BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube problems
Device problems
- Short Fill223
- Overfill144
- Volume Accuracy Problem115
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings46
- Leak/Splash33
- Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient24
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material18
- Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results11
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient275
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions175
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient50
- No Information27
- No Patient Involvement9
- No Code Available2
- Pain2
BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube 363048Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection459 reports
- BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube 363047Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection75 reports
Recent BD Vacutainer® Plus Citrate Tube adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50841673 ↗MalfunctionSep 21, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Overfill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50841667 ↗MalfunctionSep 10, 2026Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
It was reported while using BD Vacutainer® 9NC 0.109M Buffered Trisodium Citrate Plus Blood Collection Tubes, an unspecified number of tubes produced unspecified erroneous results. Samples were retested. There was no health impact or consequences reported.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50722233 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 2 OF 2 IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, 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 24688591 ↗MalfunctionMar 25, 2026Short Fill
REPORT 1 OF 2. IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, ONE TUBE UNDERFILLED RESULTING IN SAMPLE RECOLLECTION. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24688494 ↗MalfunctionMar 19, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES FILL BEYOND THE FILL LINE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24639588 ↗MalfunctionMar 16, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES FILL ABOVE THE FILL LINE. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24612394 ↗MalfunctionFeb 27, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE 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 24472047 ↗MalfunctionFeb 11, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, 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 24314357 ↗MalfunctionFeb 4, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES OVERFILLED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24261900 ↗MalfunctionJan 13, 2026Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES OVERFILLED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 24059208 ↗MalfunctionJan 7, 2026Short Fill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES FLAG AS UNDERFILLED ON CUSTOMER'S INSTRUMENT. THEY REPORTED GREINER CITRATE TUBES AND BD CITRATE TUBES ARE PROCESSED ON THIS INSTRUMENT. THEY OBSERVE SIGNIFICANTLY MORE UNDERFILLING FLAGS ON THE BD TUBES. TUBES WERE NOT CHECKED VISUALLY. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23991749 ↗MalfunctionDec 19, 2025Overfill; Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES APPEAR TO BE OVERFILLED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23855033 ↗MalfunctionDec 16, 2025Overfill; Overfill
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, 26 TUBES WERE OVERFILLED. THERE WAS NO HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23821282 ↗MalfunctionDec 10, 2025Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings; Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® PLUS CITRATE TUBE, 2 ERRONEOUS INR RESULTS (FALSELY LOW) WERE OBTAINED ON THE SAME PATIENT AND SAMPLE. THE PATIENT RECEIVED THE INITIAL LOW RESULTS AND WAS ADVISED TO INCREASE THEIR MEDICATION DOSE. PRIOR TO MEDICATION CHANGE, THE PATIENT WAS RETESTED THE SAME DAY AT A DIFFERENT LOCATION WITH A NEW SAMPLE AND THE RESULT WAS WITHIN THERAPEUTIC LIMITS. THE INITIAL SAMPLE WAS RE-TESTED AND THE ERRONEOUS LOW INR WAS REPLICATED ON THE SAME SAMPLE. THERE WAS NO OTHER HEALTH IMPACT OR CONSEQUENCES REPORTED.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 23774478 ↗
Other Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited products
All Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited devices →Sources and updates
- Models: FDA GUDID, file dated Oct 13, 2026. Models are grouped by the brand name the manufacturer registered.
- Adverse event reports: FDA MAUDE, file dated Oct 14, 2026
- 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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