Lower risk Medical device recall · FDA · Published June 3, 2019

BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA Additive May Cause Clots, Delay Test Results

Becton Dickinson recalls BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive (models 365974/365975) that may develop clots, leading to delayed patient test results. Affected lots include 9017588-9056896.

Plain-English summary generated from official FDA data by GovInfoNow · Published by Carlos Caban · How we make summaries

🇺🇸 FDA recall #Z-1967-2019Medical device Becton Dickinson ›

Lower-risk recall

The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.

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Recalling firmBecton Dickinson & Company1 Becton Dr · Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417-1815

✎ GovInfoNow plain-language explainer

Becton Dickinson is recalling BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive (models 365974 and 365975) because they may develop clots that cause test delays. This affects blood collection tubes used for hematology tests, potentially delaying patient treatment. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/67785-bd-microtainer-tubes-with-k2edta-additive-may-cause-clots-delay.

Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/67785-bd-microtainer-tubes-with-k2edta-additive-may-cause-clots-delay · Updated August 20, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1967-2019

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“BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA Additive May Cause Clots, Delay Test Results.” GovInfoNow, updated August 20, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/67785-bd-microtainer-tubes-with-k2edta-additive-may-cause-clots-delay. Based on FDA recall #Z-1967-2019 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1967-2019%22&limit=1).

The FDA announced on June 3, 2019, that Becton Dickinson & Company voluntarily recalled BD Microtainer Tubes with K2EDTA additive due to reduced or absent additives. The hazard involves potential clot formation leading to delayed test results and patient treatment.

How to tell if you have it

Brand: Becton Dickinson
Product: BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive
Model Numbers: 365974 and 365975
Lot Numbers: 9017588, 9017590, 9017591, 9017592, 9017593, 9017596, 9017600, 9028803, 9045873, 9046822, 9050660, 9052823, 9056896
Units affected: 1,707,804

The hazard

Context

GovInfoNow's records show Becton Dickinson & Company has 52 other recalls on record since May 31, 2017. Other recent recalls include the Becton Dickinson Spinal Tray Recall (April 27, 2026), the Becton Dickinson 10mL Non-Sterile Luer-Lok Syringes Recall (Jan. 27, 2026), and the Becton Dickinson Luer Tip Caps Recall (Oct. 14, 2025). Other recent recalls of similar products include the Abiomed 14 Fr Introducer Kit Recall (May 22, 2026), the B Braun Hemodialysis Bloodlines Recall (March 19, 2026), and the Merit Medical BioFlo DuraMax Catheter Recall (Feb. 13, 2026).

How to tell if you have this one

Check for model numbers 365974 or 365975 on the tube. The tubes were sold with lot numbers 9017588 through 9056896 for hematology blood tests.

Brand
Becton Dickinson
Category
Medical device

Based on the official FDA remedy

What to do — step by step

Check Tube Model
Look for model numbers 365974 or 365975 on the tube.
Contact Manufacturer
Reach out to Becton Dickinson for guidance on next steps.

Where it went and when

Where it was distributed

Distributed in 15 states and Puerto Rico.

FDA distribution: “The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico.” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.

States: Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Maryland, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.

Recall timeline

FDA terminated this recall 18 months after the firm started it.

Jun 3, 2019Firm started the recall
Jul 12, 2019FDA classified it Class II
Jul 24, 2019Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dec 8, 2020FDA terminated the recall

Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.

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Questions people ask

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What tests are affected?

Hematology tests such as blood counts (WBC, RBC, HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, platelets, and differentials).

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Link to this recall

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Where this comes from

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-1967-2019 (June 3, 2019) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1967-2019 to see it in context.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 20, 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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