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Becton Dickinson & Company recalls BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The Mic
Recalled July 24, 2019 · FDA recall Z-1967-2019 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment. · FDA Class II
Units
1707804
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The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico.
Description
The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.
Product
BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The Microtainer¿ Brand Tube with EDTA(K2) Reorder No. 365974, is used to collect, anticoagulate, transport and store skin puncture blood specimens for testing the following hematological parameters: WBC, RBC ,HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelets, 5 part differential including : Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Manual WBC Differentials, Reticulocytes, and Spun Hematocrit.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Company
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →