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Health product recall

Port-A-Cul Tubes (2012-12-01)

Starting date:
December 1, 2012
Posting date:
December 29, 2014
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type III
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-43047

Recalled Products

Port-A-Cul Tubes 

Reason

The device may fail to conform to a claim made by the manufacturer or importer relating to its performance characteristics: oxidizing of the media (blue rings greater than 3 mm) is being reported before the end of shelf life in the Port-A-Cul tubes.

Affected products

Port-A-Cul Tubes 

Lot or serial number

More than 10 numbers, contact manufacturer.  

Model or catalog number
  • 221606
  • 221607
Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson Diagnostic Instrument Systems
7 Loveton Circle
Sparks
21152
Maryland
UNITED STATES