BD Vacutainer Multiple Sample and Direct Draw Luer Adapter BD Franklin Lakes, NJ 07417 USA A sterile non-invasive device used to connect venous access devices such as needles, blood collection sets, ad infusion sets to blood collection tubes.
FDA Recall Z-1923-2013 · Posted 2013-08-07
Recalling FirmBecton Dickinson & Company
Recall StatusTerminated
Product CodeJKA
Date Initiated2013-05-01
Date Terminated2015-12-04
Product Quantity37,906,400 units
Reason for Recall
BD Vacutainer Multiple Sample and Direct Draw Luer Adapter may have blood leakage and low draw volume.
Firm Action
BD sent a Product Advisory Notice dated May 3, 2013, via UPS to all affected customers. The letter identified the product, the problem, and the action to be taken by the customer. Customers were instructed to discard filled tubes since it is possible they will contain less blood volume (low draws), replace the Luer Adaptor unit being used with a fresh unit, and continue to draw blood samples using the fresh unit. Customers with questions were instructed to contact BD Technical Service at 1-800-631-0174, Option 4, or contact them through website: www.bd.com/vacutainer/contact.
For questions regarding this recall call 201-847-6800.
Root Cause
Under Investigation by firm
Distribution Pattern
Nationwide Distribution
Official Source
View FDA Recall →Source: FDA Enforcement Report / Recall database. Always confirm against the official FDA record.