The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anticoagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays.
Class I - DangerousWhat Should You Do?
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- Do not eat it: Even if it looks and smells fine, do not consume this product.
- Throw it away or return it: You can return the product to the store for a full refund.
- Seek medical attention if needed: If you've consumed this product and feel unwell, contact your doctor immediately.
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⚠️ 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 & Company
- Reason for Recall:
- Approximately 3.4% of BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tubes (2.7mL) (light blue top tube) will exhibit over fill draw volumes from ~11-14%.
- Classification:
- Class I - Dangerous
Dangerous or defective products that predictably could cause serious health problems or death.
- Status:
- terminated
Product Information
Full Description:
The BD Vacutainer Plus Plastic Citrate Blood Collection Tube is an evacuated blood collection tube that provides a means of collecting, transporting, and processing blood in a closed tube. The buffered sodium citrate additive provides an anticoagulated specimen that may be used for clinical laboratory coagulation assays.
Product Codes/Lot Numbers:
All lots
Distribution:
Nationwide distribution
Official Source
Always verify recall information with the official FDA source:
View on FDA.govFDA Recall Number: Z-2258-2018
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