Becton Dickinson recalls BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST tubes with HEMOGARD closure 13x75mm 3.5ml PLBL Gold (Catalog 367983) due to risk of stopper detaching. 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 with HEMOGARD closure because the stopper may detach from the tube. This could lead to blood samples leaking or contamination during collection.
The stopper may detach from the tube during use, causing blood to leak or contaminate the sample. This could lead to inaccurate test results or potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens.
Users of blood collection tubes, particularly medical professionals and lab technicians, are most at risk if the stopper detaches during use.
Check for the product name 'BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST Tube with HEMOGARD closure 13x75mm 3.5ml PLBL Gold' and catalog number 367983. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the product description.
Verify the product name, catalog number, and lot/serial numbers against the provided information to confirm if your tube is affected.
The stopper may detach from the tube during use, causing blood to leak or contaminate the sample.
Check the product details to confirm if your tube is affected. If it is, contact Becton Dickinson for further instructions.
Look for the product name 'BD VACUTAINER PLUS SST Tube with HEMOGARD closure 13x75mm 3.5ml PLBL Gold' and catalog number 367983. Affected units have specific lot numbers and expiration dates listed in the product description.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Becton Dickinson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall Z-2055-2018 — Becton Dickinson Becton Dickinson Hello, I own a Becton Dickinson that is covered by recall Z-2055-2018 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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