BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes recall
BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 4.0 mL (Lavender) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 7.2mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in…
Why was BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes recalled?
Some of the Blood Collection Tubes in these lots were manufactured with insufficient EDTA additive. An insufficient EDTA additive may lead to erroneous platelet results, specimen recollection, or a delay of treatment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Review the official FDA enforcement record for current 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?
Catalog Reference #367844; Lot number 5154624 Catalog Reference #367862; Lot numbers 5089771 and 5187753 Catalog Reference #368021; Lot number 5089820
- Product
- BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 4.0 mL (Lavender) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 7.2mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in…
- Recalling firm
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Quantity
- 29,815,600 units in total
- Distribution
- Worldwide Distribution: US (Nationwide) and the countries of: European Union, Peoples Republic of China, Japan and Republic of Korea.
- Recall date
- January 6, 2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Agency
- FDA (device)