Recall record at a glance
| Official record | Z-0095-2023 |
|---|---|
| Category | Medical Device Recalls |
| Classification | Class II |
| FDA record status | Ongoing |
| Recalling firm | Becton Dickinson & Company |
| Report date | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Recall initiation date | Sep 15, 2022 |
| Quantity | 2,196,000 |
| Location | Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States |
Official product description
BD Vacutainer Tube Sodium Fluoride: 100 mg, Potassium Oxalate: 20 mg, Catalog Number 367001. For collecting, transporting, separating, and processing blood for blood alcohol determination.
Why the product was recalled
The affected product contains isobutylene which has recently demonstrated potential interference in determination of methanol by gas chromatography methods. The interference may lead to false positive results in methanol testing.
Distribution information
Distribution US nationwide, Canada, New Zealand, and Hong Kong.
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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