Greiner BIO-ONE VACUETTE 2 ml 9NC Coagulation sodium citrate 3.2%, REF: 454322
FDA Recall Z-0408-2026 · Posted 2025-10-28
Recalling FirmGreiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Recall StatusOpen, Classified
Product CodeGIM
Date Initiated2025-08-08
Product Quantity504,000
Reason for Recall
Blood collection tubes were manufactured with the label applied too high on the tube, which shifted the printed fill level mark upward, which could result in unnecessary sample rejection and repeat collections.
Firm Action
Greiner issued an Urgent Product Recall notice to its consignees on 08/19/2025 via email and fax. The notice explained the issue and requested the following:
"Immediate Actions Required
1. Stop Distribution & Isolate Inventory
Immediately cease distribution of the affected lot and segregate all remaining units.
2. Select ONE of the following notification options:
A. Customer Notification by Greiner Bio-One
o Complete the attached Product Disposition Site Confirmation form.
o Email the form to [email protected] or fax to 877-217-7927.
o Provide an Excel list of all customers including, if applicable, subdistributors who received the affected product, containing:
. Facility name and address (city, state, ZIP)
. Contact name, email, and phone number for Clinical/Laboratory Director or Supply
Chain
. Date(s) and quantity shipped
o Greiner will handle direct customer notification and coordinate product return/credit.
B. Customer Notification by Distributor
o Use the customer letter provided by Greiner Bio-One.
o Contact all customers who received the affected lot, including any sub-distributors.
o Conduct follow-up with non-responders and document effectiveness checks per FDA
guidance: https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/industryguidance-recalls"
For questions regarding this recall, please contact: Greiner Bio-One Technical Service, Phone: 800-515-8112, Fax: 877-217-7927, Email: [email protected]
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
US Nationwide distribution.
Related FDA 510(k) Records
Devices referenced by this recall via K-numbers.
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.