PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960

Reported: November 15, 2017 Initiated: January 27, 2017 #Z-0084-2018

Product Description

BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960

Reason for Recall

After a receiving a customer complaint for incorrect labeling, BD has confirmed that a portion of SPS tubes associated with catalog 364960, lot 6090812 were incorrectly labeled at the case and shelf pack level.

Details

Units Affected
90,000 tubes
Distribution
Nationwide, Canada
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 90,000 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
After a receiving a customer complaint for incorrect labeling, BD has confirmed that a portion of SPS tubes associated with catalog 364960, lot 6090812 were incorrectly labeled at the case and shelf pack level.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 15, 2017. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0084-2018.