BD Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for the collection of whole blood and the separation of mononuclear cells.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    A) REF #362753, 8 mL,16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063409, 4063413 and 4063414 with expiry 03/15, Lot #'s 4090214, 4090215 and 4090216 with expiry 04/15; B) REF #362760, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot #4063412 with expiry 03/15; C) REF #362761, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063410, 4063411, 4063415, 4063416, 4063417, 4063418 and 4063419 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090230, 4090232, 4090234 and 4090237 with expiry 04/15. Outside US D) REF #362780, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063420 and 4063455 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090241 and 4090242 with expiry 04/15. E) REF #362781, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot # 4063421 with expiry 03/15 F) REF #362782, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063422 and 4063423 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090244 and 4090246 with expiry 04/15
  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:
BD has initiated the recall of its Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube due to poor separation, resulting in a reduced number of recovered mononuclear cells.
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 CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for the collection of whole blood and the separation of mononuclear cells.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

A) REF #362753, 8 mL,16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063409, 4063413 and 4063414 with expiry 03/15, Lot #'s 4090214, 4090215 and 4090216 with expiry 04/15; B) REF #362760, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot #4063412 with expiry 03/15; C) REF #362761, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063410, 4063411, 4063415, 4063416, 4063417, 4063418 and 4063419 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090230, 4090232, 4090234 and 4090237 with expiry 04/15. Outside US D) REF #362780, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063420 and 4063455 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090241 and 4090242 with expiry 04/15. E) REF #362781, 4 mL, 13 x 100 mm, Lot # 4063421 with expiry 03/15 F) REF #362782, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Lot #'s 4063422 and 4063423 with expiry 03/15; Lot #'s 4090244 and 4090246 with expiry 04/15

Distribution:

Distributed in: US

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-2542-2014

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