[Recalled] BD Vacutainer C&S Transfer Straw Kit C&S Preservative Plus Urine Tube. 4.0 ml, 13 X 75 mm STERILE REF 364953. Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ USA, The kit consists of a transfer straw and urinalysis tube int
Regulators flagged this product in an official safety action. Here is what the notice says and what it means for owners.
Recall details
| Product | BD Vacutainer C&S Transfer Straw Kit C&S Preservative Plus Urine Tube. 4.0 ml, 13 X 75 mm STERILE REF 364953. Becton Dickinson & Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ USA, The kit consists of a transfer straw and urinalysis tube intended for UA chemistry urine testing. |
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| Brand / manufacturer | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Category | device |
| Issuing authority | FDA_DEVICE |
| Reference | Z-1056-2013 |
| Country of notice | United States |
| Risk level | Class III |
| Hazard type | recall |
| Notice date | 14 February 2013 |
Why it was recalled
According to the FDA_DEVICE notice, the identified hazard is: The BD Vacutainer Urinalysis Transfer Straw Kit #364991, Lot 1335484 has preprinted polybags which are incorrectly labeled as Catalog #364953. BD advises any Customer who purchased this Kit that the Tube in this Kit is not a C&S tube. If a Customer relies solely on the polybag labeling and uses the Tube inside the Kit for the purpose of collecting urine for culture and sensitivity, it is possible
This Class III recall concerns device products distributed in United States and was recorded by FDA_DEVICE. Recalls in this category are published so that owners, retailers, and importers can identify affected units and act quickly.
What to do if you own this product
Check whether your unit is affected and follow the authority's guidance before further use.
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