FDA Recall Open, Classified

BD BBL CultureSwab EZ Collection and Transport System, REF 220144, in vitro Diagnostic, SterileR, Rx Only

Recall: Z-1937-2025 · Initiated May 2, 2025

Recall

Recall Number
Z-1937-2025
Event Number
96807
Firm
Copan Italia Via Francesco Perotti 10
FEI Number
3002444944
Product Code
JTW
Status
Open, Classified
Root Cause
Nonconforming Material/Component
Initiated
May 2, 2025
Posted
June 9, 2025
Address
18 Brescia Italy

Description

BD BBL CultureSwab EZ Collection and Transport System, REF 220144, in vitro Diagnostic, SterileR, Rx Only

Reason

Swabs for specimen collection may be prone to breakage during product usage.

Action

On May 2, 2025, Copan Italia Spa issued a Urgent: Medical Device Recall" notification to affected consignees via E-Mail. Copan asked consignees to take the following steps: 1. Trace and dispose of all affected products 2. Disposal must be carried out according to local regulations. Evidence or declaration of Product disposal must be returned in writing 3. This notice should be passed on to all those who need to be aware within your organization. if you have further distributed the devices, please provide those Customers a copy of the recall notification and response form. 4. Confirm you have read and understood the recall instructions provided in the letter and submit the acknowledgment form.

Distribution

US Nationwide distribution in the state of MD.

Quantity

81,600 units