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Health product recall

TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV (2015-11-16)

Starting date:
November 16, 2015
Type of communication:
Medical Device Recall
Subcategory:
Medical Device
Hazard classification:
Type II
Source of recall:
Health Canada
Issue:
Medical Devices
Audience:
General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
Identification number:
RA-56202

Affected Products

TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV

Reason

The rubber stopper inside the Hemogard Cap has been dislodging after reinsertion of the stopper/cap subassembly onto the tube (referred to as "stopper creep" or "creep-out") or popping off of the tube which creates a potential for blood exposure and loss of sample.

Affected products

TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV

Lot or serial number

5014806

Model or catalog number

367856

Companies
Manufacturer
Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES