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BD Microtainer MAP Microtube for Automated Process with K2EDTA. For the collection, transport, and automated processing

FDA device recall Z-0176-2012 · posted 2011-11-08 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
BD Microtainer MAP Microtube is being recalled due to the potential clotting of blood specimens resulting from a reduced amount of EDTA additive.
Action taken
A Becton Dickinson Sales Consultant conducted a "on-site" visit to the single Customer account, Florida Hospital, on February 11, 2011. All units were successfully recovered. All product recovered was quarantined and destroyed. Becton Dickinson believes that all reasonable efforts to communicate the issue to the affected consignee have been completed. If you have any questions or request additional information please do not hesitate to call (201) 847-5636.
Root cause
Device Design
Status
Terminated
Product code
JKA
Quantity affected
10,800 units
Distribution
Distributed only to Florida.
Date initiated
2011-02-11
Date posted
2011-11-08
Date terminated
2011-11-10
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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