Greiner Bio-One Recalls VACUETTE Blood Collection Tubes Due to Separation Issues
Greiner Bio-One is recalling VACUETTE blood collection tubes because they experienced an issue with separation and clotting.
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 the source text does not report any illnesses, injuries, or hospitalizations, fitting the criteria for a moderate severity recall involving a functional defect without reported harm.
Plain-English summary
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. is recalling VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number 456018P. The recall involves 1,008,000 pieces of the product, which is used to collect, transport, and process blood for testing serum, plasma, or whole blood in clinical laboratories.
The recall was initiated because the blood collection tubes experienced an issue with separation and clotting. The affected product is identified by Lot Number B2003399.
The product was distributed nationwide in the United States, including in the states of Illinois, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Missouri, and New York. Consumers and healthcare facilities should stop using the affected tubes and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.
The recalled product
- Product
- VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usage: are used to collect, transport, and process blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.
- Manufacturer
- Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,008,000
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 Number: B2003399
Distribution
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