FDA Recall Terminated

BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 3.6mg Blood Collection Tube (13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL). Catalog Number: 367841. Used for whole blood hematology determinations, immunohematology testing and blood donor screening.

Recall: Z-0968-2018 · Initiated August 29, 2017

Recall

Recall Number
Z-0968-2018
Event Number
79041
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
FEI Number
2243072
Product Code
JKA
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Initiated
August 29, 2017
Terminated
May 16, 2019
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

Description

BD Vacutainer K2 EDTA (K2E) 3.6mg Blood Collection Tube (13 x 75 mm x 2.0 mL). Catalog Number: 367841. Used for whole blood hematology determinations, immunohematology testing and blood donor screening.

Reason

A limited portion of the lot was manufactured with less than the required amount of K2EDTA additive, an anticoagulant, which may cause erroneous results that could lead to specimen recollection and potential delay of treatment or misdiagnosis/mismanagement of treatment and serious complications, such as failure to detect thrombocytosis or postponing surgery.

Action

In August of 2017 All US direct consignees were contacted via e-mail and/or UPS mail. An Urgent Product Removal Recall letter was issued, identifying the affected device and the reason for the recall. It also requested customers to review their inventory and quarantine any affected devices, which will be returned to the firm for replacement. The Customer Recall Response Form should be completed and returned regardless of whether there is any affected devices on hand. For questions or concerns please contact Customer Service at 1-855-215-4992.

Distribution

Nationwide Distribution

Quantity

8,494,000