FDA Devices recall · Reported November 13, 2019
Manual Diff Dropper, Part Number CHB4001, used for preparing blood samples.
The metal cannula of the device either broke and the broken piece left in the blood specimen tube, or slid back into the plastic portion of the device instead of piercing the tube.
Biomedical Polymers, Inc. recalled Manual Diff Dropper, Part Number CHB4001, used for preparing blood samples. - a low-severity action.
Manual Diff Dropper, Part Number CHB4001, used for preparing blood samples. was recalled by Biomedical Polymers, Inc. in November 13, 2019. Reason: The metal cannula of the device either broke and the broken piece left in the blood specimen tube, or slid ba…. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-0287-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.
The recall
Biomedical Polymers, Inc. issued this low-severity FDA Devices recall-The metal cannula of the device either broke and the broken piece left in the blood specimen tube, or slid ba….
- Low
- severity level
- 2.1M units
- affected scope
- Class III
- classification
- November 13, 2019
- reported
Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-0287-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.
Recall Insight
This recall's affected scope (see the Recall Profile below) places it in the million-unit bracket that typically triggers nationwide consumer alerts and retailer sweeps. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.
Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Devices - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.
Medical Devices recalls over time
Where this recall sits in its category - 41,021 medical devices recalls on record
Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified low severity.
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Product description
Manual Diff Dropper, Part Number CHB4001, used for preparing blood samples.
Reason for recall
The metal cannula of the device either broke and the broken piece left in the blood specimen tube, or slid back into the plastic portion of the device instead of piercing the tube.
Recall Profile
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Agency | U.S. Food and Drug Administration |
| Severity class | Low (Class III) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Recall number | Z-0287-2020 |
| Date reported | November 13, 2019 |
| Date initiated | September 18, 2019 |
| Recalling firm | Biomedical Polymers, Inc. |
| Firm location | Sterling, MA |
| Affected scope | 2,052,000 |
| Distribution | US nationwide distribution. |
Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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