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 CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company Due to BD has initiated the recall of its Vacutainer...

Date: July 3, 2014
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 CPT Cell Preparation Tube with Sodium Heparin, 8 mL, 16 x 125 mm, Catalog #REF 362753, Lot #4063409 with expiry 03/2015, intended for the collection of whole blood and the separation of mononuclear cells.

Quantity: 296,160 tubes

Why Was This Recalled?

BD has initiated the recall of its Vacutainer CPT Cell Preparation Tube due to poor separation, resulting in a reduced number of recovered mononuclear cells.

Where Was This Sold?

US and Foreign

About Becton Dickinson & Company

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