Reported Sep 3, 2014 · Terminated
BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with…
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 Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for the collection of whole blood and the separation of mononuclear cells.
- Lot codes and dates
6 of 6 products
Products covered by this recall Model / number Product as published 3627538 mL,16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063409, 4063413 and 4063414 with expiry 03/15, Lot #'s 4090214, 4090215 and 4090216 with expiry 04/15 3627604 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot #4063412 with expiry 03/15 3627618 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063410, 4063411, 4063415, 4063416, 4063417, 4063418 and 4063419 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090230, 4090232, 4090234 and 4090237 with expiry 04/15. Outside US 3627808 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063420 and 4063455 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090241 and 4090242 with expiry 04/15. 3627814 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot # 4063421 with expiry 03/15 3627828 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063422 and 4063423 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090244 and 4090246 with expiry 04/15 - Amount recalled
- 296,160 tubes
Why it was recalled
BD has initiated the recall of its Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube due to poor separation, resulting in a reduced number of recovered mononuclear cells.
This product could cause temporary or reversible health problems — stop using it.
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