Reported Dec 28, 2016 · Terminated
BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿…
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Moderate riskThis product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.What you should do
Stop using the affected lot and contact the recalling firm for the return or refund process. Check the FDA enforcement report for lot-level detail.
Firm contact: Becton Dickinson & Co. · 7 Loveton Cir · Sparks, MD · 21152-9212
Is this the product you have?
- BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is designed for use with the PrepStain¿ System. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is an alcohol-based, preservation solution that serves as a transport, preservative and antibacterial medium for gynecologic specimens.
- Lot codes and dates
- SurePath Collection Vial Replacement Cap, cat no. 490505 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit, cat no. 490527 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Cervex-Brush, cat no. 491095 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Cervex-Brush Combi, cat no. 491096 SurePath GYN Preservative Vial Kit with Brush/Spatula, cat no. 491097
- Amount recalled
- 16,682.396
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
BD has confirmed that a portion of BD SurePath" collection vials associated with specific production lots may contain caps that are cracked which can lead to leaking of the preservative fluid.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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