# FDA recall Z-0286-2020

> **Biomedical Polymers, Inc.** · Class III · device recall initiated 2019-09-18.

## Product

Hemo-Drop Blood Dispenser, Part Number BMP-HEMODROP, used for preparing blood samples.

## Reason for recall

The metal cannula of the device either broke and the broken piece left in the blood specimen tube, or slid back into the plastic portion of the device instead of piercing the tube.

## Distribution

US nationwide distribution.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-0286-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Biomedical Polymers, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class III
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-09-18
- **Report date:** 2019-11-13
- **Termination date:** 2020-09-15

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Sterling, MA, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-0286-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-0286-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-24 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-0286-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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