Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-2252-2016 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Terminated |
| Recalling firm | Becton, Dickinson and Company, BD Biosciences |
| Report date | Jul 27, 2016 |
| Recall initiation date | Jun 24, 2016 |
| Quantity | 328 US, 516 International |
| Location | San Jose, CA, United States |
Official product description
BD Trucount Tubes: Catalog number: 340334 Hematology: BD Trucount tubes are used for determining absolute counts of leucocytes in blood.
Why the product was recalled
One lot of BD Trucount Absolute Counting Tubes (IVD) may not be sealed properly and exposure to ambient environment can rapidly degrade the performance of the product.
Distribution information
USA Distribution to the states of : NC, WA, WI, NJ, PR, MD, NY, MA, CA, NY , MD, KY, IN, VA, SD, PA, OH, AR, AZ and Foreign to : Canada, Belgium and Chile
How to read the classification
FDA Class II indicates a situation in which use of or exposure to the product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious consequences is remote. The classification shown here comes from the FDA record.
Additional record details
Recall type: Voluntary: Firm initiated. Initial notification: Letter.
What to do next
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