Recall Z-1024-2010 ยท JSM Culture Media, Non-Propagating Transport
Becton Dickinson & Company
BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA Tube and S&C Preservative Tube for Midstream specimens; Plus Plastic - Sterile Cup and Tube interiors. Store at 4-25 degrees C. Kit contains Sterile Screw CAP Collection Cup with integrated Transfer Device and 8.0 mL, 16/x100 mm PLUS Plastic Conical Tube for Urinalysis and 4.0 mL 13x75mm Plus Plastic C&C Preservative tube and Castile Soap Towelettes; Bect
| Date | Mar 8, 2010 (initiated Oct 12, 2009) |
| Status | Terminated |
| Reason | A small amount of discoloration was noted on Towelettes included in BD Vacutainer Urine collection kits. The entire kit components retain sterile interiors and no viable growth was detected on the towelettes. |
| Root cause | Other |
| Action | Recall notification letters were sent on 10/12/09 with return receipt requested. Customers were advised to contact your SO Sales Consultant for additional information, via e-mail at Vacutainer_TechServices@SD.com or via telephone at 1-800-6310174. |
| Quantity | 588900 |
| Distribution | Nationwide distribution to hospitals and medical device distributors. |
| FDA record | Open on fda.gov |
510(k) clearances named in this recall
| K024240 | BD VACUTAINER PLUS PLASTIC URINE C&S PRESERVAYIVE TUBES AND KITS Bd, Mar 26, 2003 |