BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL (Pink) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 3.6mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in USA BD Vacutainer¿ tubes are used to collect, transport and process blood in a closed system. These tubes are used for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.The BD Vacutainer¿ Plus K2EDTA Tubes may be used for routine immunohematology testing and blood donor screening.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
- Check if you have this product: Catalog Reference #368047; Lot number 5154647
- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
- Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.
⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.
Recall Details
- Company:
- Becton Dickinson & Company
- Reason for Recall:
- Some of the Blood Collection Tubes in these lots were manufactured with insufficient EDTA additive. An insufficient EDTA additive may lead to erroneous platelet results, specimen recollection, or a delay of treatment.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
BD Vacutainer PLUS K2EDTA Tubes (Plastic). 13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL (Pink) BD Hemogard Additive: K2EDTA (spray dried), 3.6mg Sterile IVD BD, Made in USA BD Vacutainer¿ tubes are used to collect, transport and process blood in a closed system. These tubes are used for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.The BD Vacutainer¿ Plus K2EDTA Tubes may be used for routine immunohematology testing and blood donor screening.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
Catalog Reference #368047; Lot number 5154647
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-0568-2016
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