Class II — Potential Health Hazard

Potential health hazard — use of or exposure to this product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences.

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company Due to Increased amount of residual blood present on the...

Date: September 18, 2017
Company: Becton Dickinson & Company
Status: Terminated
Source: FDA (Device)

What You Should Do

Stop using this product immediately. Do not consume, use, or distribute it.

Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have questions, contact Becton Dickinson & Company directly.

Affected Products

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Quantity: 1,976,000 tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture

Where Was This Sold?

This product was distributed nationwide across all 50 states.

Affected (51 states)Not affected

About Becton Dickinson & Company

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Data sourced from the FDA (Device). Last updated March 26, 2026. View original report