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TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV (2015-11-16)
- Starting date:
- November 16, 2015
- Type of communication:
- Medical Device Recall
- Subcategory:
- Medical Device
- Hazard classification:
- Type II
- Source of recall:
- Health Canada
- Issue:
- Medical Devices
- Audience:
- General Public, Healthcare Professionals, Hospitals
- Identification number:
- RA-56202
Affected Products
TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV
Reason
The rubber stopper inside the Hemogard Cap has been dislodging after reinsertion of the stopper/cap subassembly onto the tube (referred to as "stopper creep" or "creep-out") or popping off of the tube which creates a potential for blood exposure and loss of sample.
Affected products
TUBE EDTA PLH 13X75 3.0 PLBL LAV
Lot or serial number
5014806
Model or catalog number
367856
Companies
- Manufacturer
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Becton Dickinson and Company
1 Becton Drive
Franklin Lakes
07417
New Jersey
UNITED STATES
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