Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences recalls BD Trucount Tubes: Catalog number: 340334 Hematology: BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leu…

Recall date

June 24, 2016

Source

U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report

Recall number

Z-2252-2016

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences

Sold / distributed

USA Distribution to the states of : NC, WA, WI, NJ, PR, MD, NY, MA, CA, NY , MD, KY, IN, VA, SD, PA, OH, AR, AZ and Foreign to : Canada, Belgium and Chile

Why it was recalled

One lot of BD Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes (IVD) may not be sealed properly and exposure to ambient environment can rapidly degrade the performance of the product.

Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.

What was recalled

BD Trucount Tubes: Catalog number: 340334 Hematology: BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood.