Recall Z-0877-2017— Becton Dickinson & Co.

Class II · Terminated

Class II FDA medical device recall by Becton Dickinson & Co., initiated 2016-02-12, terminated 2016-12-27. FDA's recall record names no specific 510(k) clearance for this event. Product: BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is designed for use with the PrepStain¿ System. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is an alcohol-based, preservation solution that serves as a transport, preservative and antibacterial medium for gynecologic specimens.. Reason: BD has confirmed that a portion of BD SurePath" collection vials associated with specific production lots may contain caps that are cracked which can lead to leaking of the preservative fluid..

Recalling firm
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Classification
Class II
Status
Terminated
Initiated
2016-02-12
Terminated
2016-12-27
Firm location
Sparks, MD, United States

Product description

BD SurePathTM Preservative Collection Vials, catalog numbers 490505, 490527, 491095, 491096, and 491097. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is designed for use with the PrepStain¿ System. SurePath¿ Preservative Fluid is an alcohol-based, preservation solution that serves as a transport, preservative and antibacterial medium for gynecologic specimens.

Reason for recall

BD has confirmed that a portion of BD SurePath" collection vials associated with specific production lots may contain caps that are cracked which can lead to leaking of the preservative fluid.

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