ClearanceBrief
Recall Z-1602-05 ยท JKA Tubes, Vials, Systems, Serum Separators, Blood Collection

Becton Dickinson & Company

BD Vacutainer Partial Draw serum tubes (with or without gel).

DateOct 28, 2004 (initiated Aug 20, 2004)
StatusTerminated
Reason"Please be aware that this is not a new recall. This recall was initially classified in 2005 (Z-0052-05). The firm has taken action; but, due to administrative issues additional products are now being classified by the agency". There is an apparent bias in the determination of Total T3, Total T4, HBsAg, Folate BA, VB 12, BR, FSH and Cortisol hormones used to determine thyroid disease states, and a
Root causeOther
ActionThe firm sent out a Technical Bulletin to all consignees of the specific instrument companies involved. Mailing initial were done 9/17/2004 and a revised mailing was sent 9/23/2004. Global communication will commense 10/5/2004.
QuantityThere is no linkage to any particular lot of BD product
DistributionWorldwide distribution.
FDA recordOpen on fda.gov

510(k) clearances named in this recall

BK040030Not in our 510(k) copy