CLASS II Device recall · Reported 4 Apr 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood recalled

Becton Dickinson & is recalling BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro, distributed nationwide in the US. The recall was initiated on 18 Sep 2017 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.

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Lot, batch or date codesAll Lot Numbers Expiration Dates: November 30, 2017 - July 31, 2018 UDI No.: 50382903650434 50382903650441 50382903650458 50382903650472

Quantity recalled1,976,000 tubes

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

Recall details

Recall number: Z-1180-2018
FDA event ID: 78909
Recalling firm: Becton Dickinson &, Franklin Lakes, NJ
Classification: Class II
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 18 Sep 2017
FDA classified: 26 Mar 2018
Reported: 4 Apr 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Other Reasons
Device type: Patient Monitors

Timeline

18 Sep 2017	Recall initiated by company
26 Mar 2018	Classified by FDA	+189 days
4 Apr 2018	Published in enforcement report	+9 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture

Product as listed by the FDA

BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro Diagnostic Use, Catalog Numbers: 365043, 365044, 365045 & 365047 Used to collect, separate, process, transport and store venous blood samples for use in chemistry determinations, therapeutic drug monitoring and zinc testing in plasma for in vitro diagnostic use.

Where it was distributed

USA (nationwide)

Nationwide

Questions about this recall

Is BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro recalled?

Yes. Becton Dickinson & recalled BD Vacutainer¿ Barricor" Lithium Heparin Plasma Blood Collection Tubes for Invitro on 18 Sep 2017. The recall is Class II and its status is Terminated. Recall number Z-1180-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Increased amount of residual blood present on the top of stopper well after venipuncture

Which lots are affected?

All Lot Numbers Expiration Dates: November 30, 2017 - July 31, 2018 UDI No.: 50382903650434 50382903650441 50382903650458 50382903650472

Where was it sold?

USA (nationwide)

What should I do if I have it?

Stop using the device if the notice says to, and contact the manufacturer or your healthcare provider for the correction or replacement.

What does Class II mean?

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.

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