FDA Device Recalls

Recalls /

#159199

Product

BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960

FDA product code
JKATubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection
Device class
Class 2
Medical specialty
Clinical Chemistry
Affected lot / code info
Lot no. 6090812

Why it was recalled

After a receiving a customer complaint for incorrect labeling, BD has confirmed that a portion of SPS tubes associated with catalog 364960, lot 6090812 were incorrectly labeled at the case and shelf pack level.

Root cause (FDA determination)

Error in labeling

Action the firm took

BD notified their customers on 1/27/2017 via email and/or UPS 2nd Day Mail. Stericycle is handling returns.

Recalling firm

Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, New Jersey 07417-1815

Distribution

Distribution pattern
Nationwide, Canada

Timeline

Recall initiated
2017-01-27
Terminated
2019-02-06
Status

Source: openFDA Device Recall endpoint. Recall record ID #159199. The FDA issues recall classifications as health-hazard assessments, not legal findings; for legal claims consult a licensed attorney.