BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection TubesRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 2 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 18, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 889
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 4
- Recalls
- 0
We found 2 models of BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 889 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 27, 2017 and Sep 29, 2026 — classified as 4 injuries, 885 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Short Fill” (198 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 K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes problems
Device problems
- Short Fill198
- Coagulation in Device or Device Ingredient184
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material105
- Leak/Splash89
- Incorrect Or Inadequate Test Results82
- Volume Accuracy Problem73
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings59
- Excessive Heating30
Patient problems
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions409
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient315
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient100
- No Information40
- No Patient Involvement17
- Appropriate Clinical Signs, Symptoms and Conditions Term/Code Not Available9
- Exposure to Body Fluids2
- Hemolysis1
BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes models
2 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD Vacutainer® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes 367861Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection707 reports
- BD Vacutainer® K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes 367844Tubes, vials, systems, serum separators, blood collection182 reports
Recent BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 7.2mg Blood Collection Tubes adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, 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 ↗
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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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