BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) TubesRecalls & reported problems across all models
Becton, Dickinson And Company · 6 models in the FDA device registry
Data updated Oct 16, 2026 from official FDA records · Editorial policy
- Adverse event reports
- 167
- Deaths reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 1
- Recalls
- 0
We found 6 models of BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) Tubes by Becton, Dickinson And Company in the FDA's device registry (GUDID). Together they are named in 167 adverse event reports in the FDA's MAUDE database, received between Oct 17, 2017 and Sep 11, 2026 — classified as 1 injury, 166 malfunctions.
The most frequently reported specific device problem is “Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material” (77 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 No Additive (Z) Tubes problems
Device problems
- Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material77
- Leak/Splash28
- Short Fill15
- Incorrect, Inadequate or Imprecise Result or Readings13
- Device Markings/Labelling Problem6
- Volume Accuracy Problem5
- Contamination4
- Crack4
Patient problems
- No Known Impact Or Consequence To Patient91
- No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions56
- No Information9
- No Consequences Or Impact To Patient7
- No Patient Involvement4
- Insufficient Information1
BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) Tubes models
6 models, most reported first. Each model has its own page with its reports, recalls and device details.
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366703CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE143 reports
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366702CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE15 reports
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366704CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE6 reports
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366705CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE1 report
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366708CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE1 report
- BD Vacutainer® No Additive (Z) Tubes 366709CONTAINER, SPECIMEN, STERILE1 report
Recent BD Vacutainer No Additive (Z) Tubes adverse event reports
The 15 most recent reports across all models, in the reporter's own words as published by the FDA.
MalfunctionSep 11, 2026Short Fill
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 50736891 ↗MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Separation Problem; Separation Problem
REPORT 2 OF 2: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, STOPPER POP OFF OCCURRED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22413590 ↗MalfunctionJul 7, 2025Separation Problem; Separation Problem
REPORT 1 OF 2: IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, STOPPER POP OFF OCCURRED WITH AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22413566 ↗MalfunctionJun 5, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED THAT AFTER USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBE, RED AND PINK FLAKES WERE DISCOVERED IN THREE TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22155140 ↗MalfunctionMay 28, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, A PIECE OF RED PLASTIC ENTERED 46 SAMPLE TUBES WHEN DRAWING PLASMA. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22101103 ↗MalfunctionMay 20, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, RUBBER FLECKS WERE SEEN IN AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22053367 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Material Discolored; Material Discolored
IT WAS REPORTED THAT PRIOR TO USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, THE BODY OF 20 TUBES WAS CLOUDY. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22046943 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, PARTICLES WERE SEEN INSIDE OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF SAMPLES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22044618 ↗MalfunctionMay 19, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, FOREIGN PARTICULATE WAS SEEN IN ONE TUBE. THE SAMPLE WAS RECOLLECTED. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22044233 ↗MalfunctionMay 13, 2025Device Markings/Labelling Problem; Device Markings/Labelling Problem
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, ONE TUBE WAS MISSING A LABEL. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22014431 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, AN ORANGE COLORED DEBRIS WAS SEEN AT THE BOTTOM OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22005780 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN INSIDE OF TWO TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22003918 ↗MalfunctionMay 12, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED BEFORE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, BLACK FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN INSIDE OF AN UNSPECIFIED NUMBER OF TUBES. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 22002305 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, FOREIGN MATTER WAS SEEN INSIDE OF 10 TUBES RESULTING IN SAMPLE RECOLLECTION. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21989010 ↗MalfunctionMay 8, 2025Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material; Device Contamination with Chemical or Other Material
IT WAS REPORTED WHILE USING BD VACUTAINER® NO ADDITIVE (Z) TUBES, A REDDISH COLORED PARTICLE WAS SEEN INSIDE OF 245 TUBES. SAMPLES WERE RECOLLECTED AS A RESULT. NO ADVERSE IMPACT WAS REPORTED REGARDING THE PATIENT OR USER.
Patient problems: No Clinical Signs, Symptoms or Conditions
MAUDE report 21987115 ↗
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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 16, 2026. Data downloaded through openFDA, which notes it is not validated for clinical or regulatory use.
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