FDAClass IIIAugust 26, 2015

BD Vacutainer SST Plus Blood Collection Tubes recall

BD Vacutainer SST Plus Blood Collection Tubes, 5.0 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Sterile. Provides a means of collecting, transporting, separating, and processing…

Why was BD Vacutainer SST Plus Blood Collection Tubes recalled?

Some of the tubes were manufactured with stoppers that did not meet current manufacturing specifications. Stoppers were manufactured with a reduced cycle cure time.

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?

REF #367986, Lot #'s 5133957 and 5133959

Product
BD Vacutainer SST Plus Blood Collection Tubes, 5.0 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Sterile. Provides a means of collecting, transporting, separating, and processing…
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Quantity
238, 000 (Lot #5133959) and 243,000 (Lot #5133957)
Distribution
Distributed in FL, IL, MA, MI, MO, PA and TN.
Recall date
August 26, 2015
Classification
Class III
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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