PlainRecalls
FDA Devices Moderate Class II Terminated

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reported: April 4, 2018 Initiated: September 18, 2017 #Z-1180-2018

Product Description

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Reason for Recall

Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture

Details

Units Affected
1,976,000 tubes
Distribution
USA (nationwide)
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.. Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company. Units affected: 1,976,000 tubes.
Why was this product recalled?
Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on April 4, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-1180-2018.