PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Ongoing

Brand Name: Vacuette Product Name: 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator Model/Catalog Number: 455071P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Clot Activator and Gel Separator and Standard Stopper (16 x 100 mm, 8ml)

Reported: November 26, 2025 Initiated: August 19, 2025 #Z-0571-2026

Product Description

Brand Name: Vacuette Product Name: 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator Model/Catalog Number: 455071P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Clot Activator and Gel Separator and Standard Stopper (16 x 100 mm, 8ml)

Reason for Recall

Some of the Vacuette¿ CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator tubes were manufactured without gel separator, which could yield erroneous assay results and require the patient to return to the lab for recollection or repeat testing. This may result in delayed diagnosis, cause a delay in clinical decision-making or treatment and in some rare cases, yield incorrect results from less stable parameters.

Details

Units Affected
1,980,000
Distribution
U.S.: AL, AR, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MO, MS, NJ, NY, OH, OK, PA, TN, TX, UT, VA and WY. O.U.S.: None
Location
Monroe, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
Brand Name: Vacuette Product Name: 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator Model/Catalog Number: 455071P Product Description: Greiner VACUETTE Blood Collection Tube with Clot Activator and Gel Separator and Standard Stopper (16 x 100 mm, 8ml). Recalled by Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.. Units affected: 1,980,000.
Why was this product recalled?
Some of the Vacuette¿ CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator tubes were manufactured without gel separator, which could yield erroneous assay results and require the patient to return to the lab for recollection or repeat testing. This may result in delayed diagnosis, cause a delay in clinical decision-making or treatment and in some rare cases, yield incorrect results from less stable parameters.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 26, 2025. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0571-2026.