Becton Dickinson recalls certain Vacutainer urine collection tubes due to temperature exposure risks between June 2021 and August 2021, potentially affecting 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 specific urine collection tubes that were exposed to higher temperatures between June 2021 and August 2021. This could impact the tubes' effectiveness for urine collection. Affected customers should check if their tubes were purchased during this time frame.
The tubes were exposed to higher temperatures during shipping from June 2021 to August 2021, which could reduce their effectiveness for urine collection. This temperature exposure might not cause immediate harm but could lead to inaccurate test results or improper sample handling.
Healthcare facilities and labs that purchased these urine collection tubes between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021 are most at risk. Patients using these tubes for urine collection may be affected if the tubes were compromised by temperature exposure.
Check for the model numbers 364951, 364953, or 364957 on the tubes. These products were sold between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
Identify the model number on the tube (364951, 364953, or 364957) and verify purchase date between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
The tubes were exposed to higher temperatures between June 2021 and August 2021, which could impact their effectiveness for urine collection.
Model numbers 364951, 364953, and 364957.
Between June 1, 2021 and September 30, 2021.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-1617-2022 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-1617-2022 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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