Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.: Medical Device Recall in 2012 - (Recall #: Z-1935-2012)

Updated on March 25, 2026.

See the recall detail below. You can also see other recalls from the same firm in 2012.

Data Source: FDA.

Product Description:

Vacuette Quickshield Complete Plus, 21G x 1 (0.8 x 25 mm), Greiner bio-one. The Quick shield Complete Plus is intended to be used only with Vacuette Blood collection Tubes as a system in routine venipuncture procedures. They are for single-use only and should only be used by adequately trained healthcare personnel in accordance with instructions for use.

Product Classification:

Class II

Date Initiated: April 2, 2012

Date Posted: July 11, 2012

Recall Number: Z-1935-2012

Event ID: 62447

Reason for Recall:

: The Quickshield Complete Plus may have a defect (split at the base), which can cause the green safety shield attachment of the Quickshield holder to be loose and unstable.

Status: Terminated

Product Quantity: 19.5 cases (5,850 pieces) and 244 cases (73,200 pieces)= 263.5 (73258 pieces total)

Code Information:

Item #450239, Lot #G110601I and Item #450235, Lot #G110302J.

Distribution Pattern:

Nationwide Distribution including IL, MS, OH, PA, TN and VA.

Voluntary or Mandated:

Voluntary: Firm initiated