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BD Vacutainer Push Button collection Set; Non-Pyrogenic, Sterile, Rx only; 23 G x 3/4 x 12" (0.6 x 19 mm x 305 mm) Becto

FDA device recall Z-0816-2011 · posted 2010-12-27 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
There is the possibility for certain lots of the BD Vacutainer Push Button Blood Collection sets to have separation of the cannula from the hub.
Action taken
BD Diagnostics sent "RECALL NOTIFICATION" separate letters October 1 and 5, 2010 and follow up letter dated October 8, 2010, as well as a letter dated December 1, 2010 to all distributors and customers commencing October 5, 2010 by federal express. The letters describe the product, the problem and the action to be taken by the customers. The customers were instructed to immediately examine their inventory for specific catalog and lot numbers, and return product from the lots following the instructions on the enclosed packing slip (BD will send replacement upon receipt of returned product). If you have any questions on returning and replacing product, please contact BD logistics at 1-866-380-0046. If you have any further detail questions regarding this recall, please contact your BD Sales Consultant or BD Technical Services via email at www.BD.com/Vacutainer/Contact or via telephone at 1-800-631-0174.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
FMI
Quantity affected
4,223,200
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution
Date initiated
2010-10-05
Date posted
2010-12-27
Date terminated
2012-06-06
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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