Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.
- Recall date
- November 21, 2014
- Source
- U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) — enforcement report
- Recall number
- Z-1747-2015
- FDA classification
- Class II
- Brand / firm
- Becton Dickinson & Co.
- Sold / distributed
- US Nationwide distribution in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Why it was recalled
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.
Class II means using this product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems; the chance of serious harm is remote.
What was recalled
BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.
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