FDA (Devices) recall action 82851
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Damaged reservoir may lead to a decreased fill volume causing samples to be insufficient for testing and improper blood-to-additive ratio, potentially producing erroneous results.
The agency’s own wording, quoted from the enforcement report.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Microtainer Tubes with K2E because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volume and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Microtainer PSTTubes with Lithium Heparin because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volumes and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Microtainer SST tubes because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volume and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Microtainer Tubes with Lithium Heparin because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volumes and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Microtainer SST- Amber tubes because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volumes and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Microtainer PST Tubes with Lithium Heparin because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volume and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Microtainer Z No Additive Tubes because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volumes and erroneous test results.
Becton Dickinson is recalling specific lots of BD Microtainer Tubes with FE Glycolytic Inhibitor because damaged reservoirs may cause insufficient sample volumes and erroneous test results.