PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.

Reported: June 17, 2015 Initiated: November 21, 2014 #Z-1747-2015

Product Description

BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.

Reason for Recall

The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.

Details

Recalling Firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Units Affected
92,710 units
Distribution
US Nationwide distribution in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Location
Sparks, MD

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Co.. Units affected: 92,710 units.
Why was this product recalled?
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on June 17, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1747-2015.