BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5 recalled over labeling errors

Recall date

January 27, 2017

Source

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

Official notice title

Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological S…

Recall number

Z-0084-2018

FDA classification

Class II

Brand / firm

Becton Dickinson & Company

Sold / distributed

Nationwide, Canada

Why it was recalled

After a receiving a customer complaint for incorrect labeling, BD has confirmed that a portion of SPS tubes associated with catalog 364960, lot 6090812 were incorrectly labeled at the case and shelf pack level.

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 Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960