BD Vacutainer Barricor Lithium Heparin Plasma Tubes: Residual Blood Risk
Recalled BD Vacutainer Barricor Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes (Catalogs 365043-365047) have increased residual blood on stoppers after use, potentially affecting test accuracy. Contact BD for details.
Lower-risk recall
Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture
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What happened, in plain English
Becton Dickinson is recalling lithium heparin plasma blood collection tubes that may leave more blood on the top of the stopper after drawing blood. This could lead to inaccurate test results if the extra blood isn't properly handled. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/73008-bd-vacutainer-barricor-lithium-heparin-plasma-tubes-residual-blood-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/73008-bd-vacutainer-barricor-lithium-heparin-plasma-tubes-residual-blood-risk · Updated September 17, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #Z-1180-2018
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“BD Vacutainer Barricor Lithium Heparin Plasma Tubes: Residual Blood Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated September 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/73008-bd-vacutainer-barricor-lithium-heparin-plasma-tubes-residual-blood-risk. Based on FDA recall #Z-1180-2018 (https://api.fda.gov/device/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22Z-1180-2018%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
These tubes may have a small amount of extra blood left on the top after drawing blood. This could lead to inaccurate test results if the extra blood isn't properly handled during lab processing.
Who’s affected
People who use these specific BD Vacutainer Barricor tubes for blood collection, especially those doing frequent lab tests. The risk is low since the tubes are designed for diagnostic use and the issue doesn't cause immediate harm.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for catalog numbers 365043, 365044, 365045, or 365047 on the tube packaging. The tubes were sold with expiration dates up to July 31, 2018.
- Brand
Becton Dickinson- Category
Medical device
What to do — step by step
Check Tube Catalog Number
Look for catalog numbers 365043, 365044, 365045, or 365047 on the tube packaging.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed nationwide.
FDA distribution: “USA (nationwide)” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
Distributed nationwide.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 17 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Do I need to stop using these tubes?
No, the recall is for potential test accuracy issues, not immediate safety risks. You can continue using them if you check the catalog number.
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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-1180-2018 (September 18, 2017) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for Z-1180-2018 to see it in context.
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