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Greiner bio-one, 4ml K2E EDTA K2 Vacuette tube. Used for venous blood collection. Item number 454209.

FDA device recall Z-0184-2012 · posted 2011-11-14 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Reason for recall
Vacuette 4ml EDTA DK2 tubes have been reported for short fills to no fills.
Action taken
Consignees were notified by Greiner bio-one letter on August 11, 2011. They were instructed to: Stop distributing the material, complete the product Disposition form attach and to fax it to Greiner bio-one and to destroy or return any of the affected products for replacement or credit. Distributors were asked to provide a list of their customers that have received the item, preferably in an Excel file, so that they could be notified of the recall.
Root cause
Process control
Status
Terminated
Product code
JKA
Quantity affected
504,000 pieces
Distribution
Nationwide.
Date initiated
2011-08-12
Date posted
2011-11-14
Date terminated
2012-03-12
Location
Monroe, NC

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