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Class II Recall

BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transportin

Becton Dickinson & Company

Summary

The FDA issued a Class II for BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Nu by Becton Dickinson & Company. Reason: The affected product contains isobutylene which has recently demonstrated potential interference in determination of methanol by gas chromatography me.

Details

Source

Device Recall

External ID

Z-0095-2023

Action Date

2022-10-26

Status

Ongoing

Category

device

Product Description

BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transporting, separating, and processing blood for blood alcohol determination.

Lot/Code Info: UDI-DI: Case: 50382903670012; Shelf: 30382903670018; Each: 00382903670017; ALL LOTS are affected.

Quantity Affected: 2,196,000

Reason for Recall

The affected product contains isobutylene which has recently demonstrated potential interference in determination of methanol by gas chromatography methods. The interference may lead to false positive results in methanol testing.

Distribution

Distribution US nationwide, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.

Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated

Recall Initiated: 2022-09-15

Company

Becton Dickinson & Company

Franklin Lakes, NJ

Context & Analysis

This is a Class II recall. Class II recalls indicate that use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or that the probability of serious consequences is remote.

This was one of 184 device recalls issued in the same week, part of 413 device-related FDA actions this month.

Becton Dickinson & Company has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 39 recalls.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Class II recall?

A Class II recall means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or the probability of serious adverse consequences is remote. Consumers should discontinue use.

What should I do if I have this product?

Stop using the product. Check the product against the specific lot numbers or identifiers listed in the recall. Contact the manufacturer (Becton Dickinson & Company) or your retailer for a refund or replacement. If you experienced adverse effects, report them to the FDA via MedWatch.

How often does Becton Dickinson & Company have FDA actions?

Becton Dickinson & Company has 39 FDA actions in our database, including 39 recalls and 0 device clearances.

Where can I find the official FDA record?

The official record is available on FDA.gov. Search for "Z-0095-2023" on FDA.gov for the full record. You can also use the openFDA API to query this record programmatically.

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