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 Specimen Collection Cups Recalled by Becton Dickinson & Company Due to BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups may contribute to...

Date: August 30, 2018
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 Specimen Collection Cups, Cat. No. 364975

Quantity: Total: 29,982,150 BD cups (US); 97,800,900 BD cups (OUS)

Why Was This Recalled?

BD Vacutainer Urine Collection Cups may contribute to a slight elevation of Red Blood Cell (RBC) counts when used with the Sysmex UF Series Analyzers. BD recommends following Good Clinical Practice (GCP) by using microscopy to confirm an elevated RBC Count in a Urine sample as per CLSI GP16-3A. 29(4) and CAP Checklist on Urinalysis. Product will continue to ship to not impact critical patient care.

Where Was This Sold?

Illinois

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