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BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium recall

BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for…

Why was BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium recalled?

BD has initiated the recall of its Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube due to poor separation, resulting in a reduced number of recovered mononuclear cells.

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?

A) REF #362753, 8 mL,16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063409, 4063413 and 4063414 with expiry 03/15, Lot #'s 4090214, 4090215 and 4090216 with expiry 04/15; B) REF #362760, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot #4063412 with expiry 03/15; C) REF #362761, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063410, 4063411, 4063415, 4063416, 4063417, 4063418 and 4063419 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090230, 4090232, 4090234 and 4090237 with expiry 04/15. Outside US D) REF #362780, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063420 and 4063455 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090241 and 4090242 with expiry 04/15. E) REF #362781, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot # 4063421 with expiry 03/15 F) REF #362782, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063422 and 4063423 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090244 and 4090246 with expiry 04/15

Product
BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for…
Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Quantity
296,160 tubes
Distribution
US and Foreign
Recall date
September 3, 2014
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Agency
FDA (device)
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