FDA Recall Terminated

BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA Tube and S&C Preservative Tube for Midstream specimens; Plus Plastic - Sterile Cup and Tube interiors. Store at 4-25 degrees C. Kit contains Sterile Screw CAP Collection Cup with integrated Transfer Device and 8.0 mL, 16/x100 mm PLUS Plastic Conical Tube for Urinalysis and 4.0 mL 13x75mm Plus Plastic C&C Preservative tube and Castile Soap Towelettes; Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Recall: Z-1024-2010 · Initiated October 12, 2009

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1024-2010
Event Number
53650
Firm
Becton Dickinson & Company
FEI Number
2243072
Product Code
JSM
Status
Terminated
Root Cause
Other
Initiated
October 12, 2009
Posted
March 8, 2010
Terminated
March 10, 2010
Address
1 Becton Dr, Franklin Lakes, NJ, 07417-1815

Description

BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA Tube and S&C Preservative Tube for Midstream specimens; Plus Plastic - Sterile Cup and Tube interiors. Store at 4-25 degrees C. Kit contains Sterile Screw CAP Collection Cup with integrated Transfer Device and 8.0 mL, 16/x100 mm PLUS Plastic Conical Tube for Urinalysis and 4.0 mL 13x75mm Plus Plastic C&C Preservative tube and Castile Soap Towelettes; Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ

Reason

A small amount of discoloration was noted on Towelettes included in BD Vacutainer Urine collection kits. The entire kit components retain sterile interiors and no viable growth was detected on the towelettes.

Action

Recall notification letters were sent on 10/12/09 with return receipt requested. Customers were advised to contact your SO Sales Consultant for additional information, via e-mail at [email protected] or via telephone at 1-800-6310174.

Distribution

Nationwide distribution to hospitals and medical device distributors.

Quantity

588900