VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usage: are used to collect, transport, and process blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.

Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting

Recall #: Z-3027-2020
Affected scope: 1,008,000 pieces
Initiated: August 28, 2020

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. recalled VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usa… - a moderate-severity action.

VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usa… was recalled by Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. in October 7, 2020. Reason: Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #Z-3027-2020 with the FDA Devices before acting.

The recall

Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Devices recall-Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting.

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: October 7, 2020
reported

Sourced from official FDA Devices enforcement records. Verify recall #Z-3027-2020 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. 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.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

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 moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usage: are used to collect, transport, and process blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.

Reason for recall

Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Devices recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	Z-3027-2020
Date reported	October 7, 2020
Date initiated	August 28, 2020
Recalling firm	Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Firm location	Monroe, NC
Affected scope	1,008,000 pieces
Distribution	US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, PA, VA, MO, NY.

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Devices enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Why was this product recalled? ▼

Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Devices on October 7, 2020. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: Z-3027-2020.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, PA, VA, MO, NY..

Should I stop using a recalled medication or medical device? ▼

Do not stop using a recalled medication or device without consulting your healthcare provider first, as abruptly discontinuing treatment could pose its own health risks. Your doctor can advise on alternatives or whether the recall applies to your specific product lot. Check the recall number and lot information against your product packaging.

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