BD Vacutainer Blood Collection Tubes Recalled for Incorrect Labeling
Becton Dickinson is recalling 90,000 blood collection tubes due to incorrect labeling at the case and shelf pack level.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a labeling error without reported injuries or illnesses, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity score.
Plain-English summary
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling 90,000 units of BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (Catalog No. 364960, Lot no. 6090812). The recall was initiated after the company received a customer complaint regarding incorrect labeling.
The affected tubes were incorrectly labeled at the case and shelf pack level. The products were distributed nationwide and in Canada.
Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected tubes and contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions or a return.
The recalled product
- Product
- BD Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95 mg Sodium Chloride 14.4 mg Blood Collection Tubes for Microbiological Studies (8.3 mL * 16x100mm) Catalog No. 364960
- Manufacturer
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 90,000
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- Lot no. 6090812
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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