Reported Jul 24, 2019 · Terminated

BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The…

Becton Dickinson & Company

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 & Company · 1 Becton Dr · Franklin Lakes, NJ · 07417-1815

Is this the product you have?

  • BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model
  • Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product UsageThe Microtainer¿ Brand Tube with EDTA(K2) Reorder No. 365974, is used to collect, anticoagulate, transport and store skin puncture blood specimens for testing
  • the following hematological parametersWBC, RBC ,HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelets, 5
  • part differential includingNeutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Manual WBC Differentials, Reticulocytes, and Spun Hematocrit
Lot codes and dates
  • Lot Numbers
    • 9017588
    • 9017590
    • 9017591
    • 9017592
    • 9017593
    • 9017596
    • 9017600
    • 9028803
    • 9045873
    • 9046822
    • 9050660
    • 9052823
    • 9056896
Amount recalled
1707804

Where it was sold

Why it was recalled

The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.

This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.

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Where this came from

Source: U.S. Food & Drug Administration (openFDA)

Read the FDA (openFDA device enforcement) notice

Notice updated Dec 8, 2020 · Data as of Sep 19, 5:35 PM UTC

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