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Microtainer Brand Tube with EDTA (K2), Catalog Number 365974.

FDA device recall Z-0447-03 · posted 2003-01-16 · Terminated

Recall details

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
Reason for recall
Insufficient amount of EDTA found within the tube causing clotting and erroneous platelet counts.
Action taken
Becton Dickinson contacted their Distributors and customers with return instructions via certified mail on or about Oct. 16, 2002.
Root cause
Other
Status
Terminated
Product code
JKA
Quantity affected
141600
Distribution
The firm distributed this product nationwide to wholesalers and direct customers.
Date initiated
2002-10-16
Date posted
2003-01-16
Date terminated
2004-04-15
Location
Franklin Lakes, NJ

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