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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

3mL 9NC Coagulation Sodium Citrate 3.2%, Item #454334, Greiner Bio-One North America Inc., 4238 Capital Drive, Monroe, NC 28110. Intended Use: Venous blood collection tubes.

Reported: August 15, 2012 Initiated: July 2, 2012 #Z-2154-2012

Product Description

3mL 9NC Coagulation Sodium Citrate 3.2%, Item #454334, Greiner Bio-One North America Inc., 4238 Capital Drive, Monroe, NC 28110. Intended Use: Venous blood collection tubes.

Reason for Recall

Part of the lot received a lower concentration of citrate solution which may cause falsely lower values for common coagulation tests.

Details

Units Affected
838.9 cases (1,006,700 pieces)
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Location
Monroe, NC

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
3mL 9NC Coagulation Sodium Citrate 3.2%, Item #454334, Greiner Bio-One North America Inc., 4238 Capital Drive, Monroe, NC 28110. Intended Use: Venous blood collection tubes.. Recalled by Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.. Units affected: 838.9 cases (1,006,700 pieces).
Why was this product recalled?
Part of the lot received a lower concentration of citrate solution which may cause falsely lower values for common coagulation tests.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on August 15, 2012. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-2154-2012.