Becton Dickinson recalls BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST Tubes with HEMOGARD closure 13x100mm 5.0ml PLBL Gold (Catalog 367986) due to risk of stopper detachment. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates.
Tubes may exhibit stopper creepout/pullout, where the stopper dissociates from the tube
Becton Dickinson is recalling certain BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST tubes because the stopper may detach during use. This could lead to blood samples leaking or contamination. Affected tubes have a specific catalog number and expiration date.
The stopper may detach from the tube during use, potentially causing blood to leak or contaminate the sample. This could lead to inaccurate test results but does not pose a direct injury risk.
Users of blood collection tubes, particularly those in medical settings or home testing. The risk is low for most users as the issue is rare and not life-threatening.
Check for the catalog number 367986 on the tube. The expiration date is May 31, 2018. The tube size is 13x100mm with 5.0ml capacity and PLBL Gold color.
Look for the catalog number 367986 and expiration date May 31, 2018 on the tube.
The stopper may detach from the tube during use, which could cause blood leakage or contamination of samples.
Check for the catalog number 367986 and expiration date May 31, 2018 on the tube.
The recall does not specify a remedy, so no action is required beyond checking the tube details.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2056-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2056-2018 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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