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FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups, Cat. No. 364941

Reported: November 28, 2018 Initiated: August 30, 2018 #Z-0491-2019

Product Description

BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups, Cat. No. 364941

Reason for Recall

BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups may contribute to a slight elevation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) counts when used with the Sysmex UF Series Analyzers. BD recommends following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by using microscopy to confirm an elevated RBC Count in a Urine sample as per CLSI GP16-3A. 29(4) and CAP Checklist on Urinalysis. Product will continue to ship to not impact critical patient care.

Details

Units Affected
Total: 29,982,150 BD cups (US); 97,800,900 BD cups (OUS)
Distribution
Illinois
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups, Cat. No. 364941. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: Total: 29,982,150 BD cups (US); 97,800,900 BD cups (OUS).
Why was this product recalled?
BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups may contribute to a slight elevation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) counts when used with the Sysmex UF Series Analyzers. BD recommends following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by using microscopy to confirm an elevated RBC Count in a Urine sample as per CLSI GP16-3A. 29(4) and CAP Checklist on Urinalysis. Product will continue to ship to not impact critical patient care.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on November 28, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-0491-2019.