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BD Vacutainer PST Gel and Lithium Heparin (LH); 83 Units; Plus Blood Collection Tubes; Sterile; IVD; REF 367962; 4.5 mL,

FDA device recall Z-0911-2013 · posted 2013-03-06 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
BD is conducting a recall of the BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Plasma Separator Tube (PST) with Light Green/BD Homogard Closure due to a deformed top of the tube reservoir reported in two customer complaints.
Action taken
BD sent advisory letters via UPS dated 3/5/2012 to customers. The letter identified the affected product and the reason for recall. BD has taken steps to modify the existing manufacturing and assembly processes to help reduce the potential for this condition. Questions regarding this issue should be directed to BD Global Technical Services at 1-800-631-0174 or email at www.bd.com/Vascutainer/contact.
Root cause
Equipment maintenance
Status
Terminated
Product code
JKA
Quantity affected
225 million units
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2012-03-05
Date posted
2013-03-06
Date terminated
2015-07-20
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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