Becton Dickinson & Company: Medical Device Recall in 2019 - (Recall #: Z-1967-2019)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2019.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975 Product Usage: The Microtainer¿ Brand Tube with EDTA(K2) Reorder No. 365974, is used to collect, anticoagulate, transport and store skin puncture blood specimens for testing the following hematological parameters: WBC, RBC ,HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelets, 5 part differential including : Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Manual WBC Differentials, Reticulocytes, and Spun Hematocrit.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: June 3, 2019

Date Posted: July 24, 2019

Recall Number: Z-1967-2019

Event ID: 83052

Reason for Recall:

The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir. The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 1707804

Code Information:

Lot Numbers: 9017588 9017590 9017591 9017592 9017593 9017596 9017600 9028803 9045873 9046822 9050660 9052823 9056896

Distribution Pattern:

The products were distributed to the following US states: AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated