FDAClass IINovember 9, 2022

BD Trucount Tubes recall

BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 663028), used for determining absolute counts of leukocytes in blood. BD Trucount Tubes are designed for use with in vitro…

Why was BD Trucount Tubes recalled?

Due to partial label detachment on tubes. This can cause tubes to become stuck together in the pouch or cause automation errors when used with the automated loader for the wash assistant. Firm root cause investigation confirmed that label detachment is due to an adhesive change by a tier 2 supplier.

What should I do if I have this product?

The recall is ongoing. Follow the firm and FDA instructions.

What to do with a recalled product: refunds, receipts, safe disposal and how to report a problem.

Is my product affected?

Compare the item in your hand with every identifier below from the official FDA record. Only products that match the listed product and lot, UPC or model codes are part of this recall.

Which lot codes, UPCs or models are affected?

Corrected as of 11/04/2022: Catalog Number: 663028 UDI-DI Code: 00382906630285 Lot Numbers: 2031238 2063994 2095615 2145791 2221697 2237045

Product
BD Trucount Tubes (Cat. No. 663028), used for determining absolute counts of leukocytes in blood. BD Trucount Tubes are designed for use with in vitro…
Recalling firm
Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences
Quantity
11,709 tubes (corrected 11/04/2022)
Distribution
U.S.: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, NC, ND, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, and WI O.U.S.: Argentina, Australia, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Hong Kong, India, Japan, Korea, Mexico, Malaysia, New Zealand, Panama, Peru, Philippines, Paraguay, Singapore, Thailand, Taiwan, and Uruguay
Recall date
November 9, 2022
Classification
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Agency
FDA (device)
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