VACUETTE TUBE 8 ml CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator 16x100 red cap-yellow ring, non-ridged
- Recall Initiated
- May 14, 2024
- Posted
- July 17, 2024
- Recall Number
- Z-2375-2024
- Quantity
- 1,008,000pcs (840 cartons)
- Firm Location
- Monroe, NC
Reason for Recall
The firm received reports that some blood collection tubes have experienced issues with clotting and poor separation due to missing additive. The failure of the device would likely require sample recollection which could result in a delay of treatment.
Distribution
Nationwide Distribution to states of: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV and WY.
Lot / Code Info
Item Number: 455071P; UDI Case label: 39120017573068; UDI Rack label: 29120017573061; Lot Number: B24013MV
Root Cause
Employee error
Action Taken
Customers were notified of the recall beginning on 05/14/2024 via emailed "Urgent Product Recall" letter. Distributors were also notified of the recall on 05/14/2024 via UPS, email and phone. The customers and Distributors were instructed to 1. Stop using the product (concerned Item/Lot) immediately and isolate defective products in the facility; 2. Assess the risks and consequences of the use of this defective product in accordance with procedures and take appropriate action; 3. Complete the attached Product Disposition Site Confirmation form and fax to Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. at 877-217-7927 or email to recalls.us@gbo.com. This form is to confirm that you have discarded/destroyed all products from this Item/Lot. Greiner will replace the product upon receipt of your completed form. Greiner will contact the distributor for the return of the product after receiving the attached Product Disposition Site Confirmation form. They will also use this information to issue a credit. If you have additional questions, please call Greiner Technical Service at 704-220-1664.