BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    All Lot Numbers Expiration Dates: November 30, 2017 - July 31, 2018 UDI No.: 50382903650434 50382903650441 50382903650458 50382903650472
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. 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:
Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture
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¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

All Lot Numbers Expiration Dates: November 30, 2017 - July 31, 2018 UDI No.: 50382903650434 50382903650441 50382903650458 50382903650472

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1180-2018

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