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Becton Dickinson & Co. recalls BBL Port A Cul tubes, catalog number 221606. Patient sample collection tubes. BBL Port A Cul tubes, jars and vials cont
Recalled June 17, 2015 · FDA recall Z-1746-2015 · Becton Dickinson &
Hazard
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms. · FDA Class II
Units
145,860 tubes
Sold at
US Nationwide distribution in AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, ND, NE, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, WV, and WY.
Description
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.
Product
BBL Port A Cul tubes, catalog number 221606. Patient sample collection tubes. BBL Port A Cul tubes, jars and vials contain a reduced transport medium and are intended to maintain the viability of anaerobic, facultative and aerobic microorganisms during transport from the patient to the laboratory. Sterile packages are for collection of specimens in clean areas; e.g., surgical suites.
Manufacturer(s)
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Official recall notice on fda.gov →