Bd Vacutainer Sodium Polyanetholesulfonate 5.95mg Sodium Chloride 14.4mg Blood Collection Tubes For Microbiological Studies

Summary BD Vacutainer blood collection tubes used for microbiological testing are being recalled across Canada due to a manufacturing issue. The tubes contain incorrect amounts of sodium polyanetholesulfonate and sodium chloride, which are additives that affect how blood samples are preserved for testing. This recall affects healthcare facilities and laboratories that use these tubes to collect blood samples for microbiological studies.

Classification

Class I

Category

drug recall

Country

Canada

Agency

HC-DEVICES

Recall date

2017-02-27

Status

Closed

Distribution

Canada-wide

Official recall notice from HC-DEVICES

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/6efa0f1d-bd28-45c4-80f1-5d566ebb0550