Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365…

Recall date

September 18, 2017

Source

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

Recall number

Z-1180-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

USA (nationwide)

Why it was recalled

Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture

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 Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.