Medical device recalls Moderate risk

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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