Use cautionMedical device recall · FDA · Published August 25, 2026
Polymedco SEDIPLAST Diagnostic Tubes Risk of Blood Exposure During Use
Polymedco recalls SEDIPLAST diagnostic tubes S-100 and S-1000 due to potential blood release if tube cap detaches during use. Affected units were distributed worldwide, including US states and UK.
During use of an affected tube, the operator may encounter increased resistance when inserting the pipette. The resulting pressure buildup may cause the tube cap to detach or be forcibly ejected, potentially resulting in the release of blood and exposure of the operator or surrounding work area to a biological hazard (blood).
✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer
Polymedco is recalling SEDIPLAST diagnostic tubes with model numbers S-100 and S-1000 because inserting a pipette can cause pressure buildup that may eject the tube cap, releasing blood and exposing users to biological hazards. This risk occurs during normal use and requires immediate action to prevent exposure. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1629475-polymedco-inc-polymedco-cancer-diagnostic-products-llc-recalls-sediplast-model.
“Polymedco SEDIPLAST Diagnostic Tubes Risk of Blood Exposure During Use.” GovInfoNow, updated October 21, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1629475-polymedco-inc-polymedco-cancer-diagnostic-products-llc-recalls-sediplast-model. Based on FDA recall #Z-0107-2027 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-0107-2027%22&limit=1).
The FDA announced on Aug. 25, 2026, that Polymedco is recalling SEDIPLAST Diagnostic Tubes due to a potential biological hazard. The agency said the recall involves tubes where caps may detach during use.
How to tell if you have it
Brand: Polymedco
Product: SEDIPLAST Diagnostic Tubes
Model/Catalog Numbers: S-100 and S-1000
Lot Number: E1150A
Expiration Date: 06/30/27
The hazard
According to the FDA, operators may encounter increased resistance when inserting the pipette into an affected tube. This pressure buildup can cause the tube cap to detach or be forcibly ejected, potentially releasing blood and exposing the operator or work area to a biological hazard.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Polymedco has two other recalls on record since April 30, 2018. On Oct. 6, 2025, the company recalled OC-Auto FOBT-CHEK Negative Controls due to an incorrect expiration date label. Other recent recalls of similar products include Medline Namic Preceptor Manifold Recall (March 24, 2026), Medical Action Industries Pack Angiography Kits Risk Blood Clots from Particulate (May 13, 2026) and Medline Dialysis Kits Recall (Jan. 8, 2026).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for model numbers S-100 or S-1000 on the tubes. The recall includes units with lot number E1150A and expiration date 06/30/27 distributed worldwide, including US states and the UK.
Brand
Polymedco
Category
Medical device
Based on the official FDA remedy
What to do — step by step
Check Tube Model
Identify the model number on the tube (S-100 or S-1000) to confirm if it is affected.
Discard Affected Tubes
If the tube has model number S-100 or S-1000, dispose of it safely to prevent blood exposure.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide and abroad; the notice names 40 states.
Named in the notice
Covered by “nationwide”
Not listed
FDA distribution: “Worldwide - US Nationwide distribution in the states and territory of AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, FL, GA, HI, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV and…” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Named in the notice: Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 50 days after the firm started it.
1Firm started the recall
2FDA classified it Class II
3Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
4Added to GovInfoNow
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Official source: FDA Recall #Z-0107-2027 (August 25, 2026) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-0107-2027 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 21, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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