BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.

Class I - Dangerous

What Should You Do?

  1. Check if you have this product:
    Part/Cat No. Lot / Serial No.Date of Mfr Exp. Date 221607 4067181 3/19/2014 3/5/2015 221607 4083274 4/3/2014 3/20/2015 221607 4124706 5/9/2014 4/24/2015 221607 4127564 5/22/2014 5/1/2015 221607 4170891 7/8/2014 6/19/2015 221607 4006235 2/18/2014 12/26/2014 221607 4028420 2/19/2014 1/21/2015
  2. Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
  3. Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
  4. Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
  5. Report problems: Report any issues to the FDA's Safety Reporting Portal.

⚠️ Emergency: If you experience severe symptoms after consuming this product, call 911 or Poison Control at 1-800-222-1222.

Recall Details

Company:
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Reason for Recall:
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.
Classification:
Class I - Dangerous

Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.

Status:
terminated

Product Information

Full Description:

BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.

Product Codes/Lot Numbers:

Part/Cat No. Lot / Serial No.Date of Mfr Exp. Date 221607 4067181 3/19/2014 3/5/2015 221607 4083274 4/3/2014 3/20/2015 221607 4124706 5/9/2014 4/24/2015 221607 4127564 5/22/2014 5/1/2015 221607 4170891 7/8/2014 6/19/2015 221607 4006235 2/18/2014 12/26/2014 221607 4028420 2/19/2014 1/21/2015

Official Source

Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:

View on FDA.gov

FDA Recall Number: Z-1747-2015

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