Becton Dickinson recalls specific Vacutainer tube models produced between June 2021 and August 2021 due to temperature excursions that may impact product effectiveness.
Facility Temperature excursions (from June 2021-August 2021) prior to delivery; exposure to higher temperatures may have impacted product effectiveness. All lots received between 06/01/21-9/30/21.
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain Vacutainer tube models that were produced between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021. These tubes may have been affected by temperature excursions during shipping, potentially reducing their effectiveness for blood collection.
The tubes were produced between June 2021 and August 2021 and may have been exposed to higher temperatures during shipping. This temperature excursion could impact the product's effectiveness for blood collection, though it does not pose a direct safety hazard to users.
Healthcare facilities that received these specific Vacutainer tube models between June 2021 and August 2021 are likely affected. Medical staff using these tubes for blood collection may be at risk if the tubes were exposed to higher temperatures during shipping.
Check for the model numbers 367983, 367988, 367986, 367987, 367981, 366430, 365978, 362761, 368774, or 363083 on the tubes. These products were sold between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
Identify the model number on the tube to determine if it is one of the recalled models.
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on the recall and potential next steps.
The tubes were produced between June 2021 and August 2021 and may have been exposed to higher temperatures during shipping, which could impact their effectiveness for blood collection.
The affected model numbers include 367983, 367988, 367986, 367987, 367981, 366430, 365978, 362761, 368774, and 363083.
These products were produced between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
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Subject: Recall Z-1618-2022 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1618-2022 from Becton Dickinson. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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