# FDA recall Z-1967-2019

> **Becton Dickinson & Company** · Class II · device recall initiated 2019-06-03.

## Product

BD Microtainer Tube w/ BD Microgard Closure, K2EDTA additive, Model Numbers 365974 and 365975    Product Usage:  The Microtainer¿ Brand Tube with EDTA(K2) Reorder No. 365974, is used to collect, anticoagulate, transport and store skin puncture blood specimens for testing the following hematological parameters: WBC, RBC ,HGB, HCT, MCV, MCH, MCHC, Platelets, 5 part differential including : Neutrophils, Lymphocytes, Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, Manual WBC Differentials, Reticulocytes, and Spun Hematocrit.

## Reason for recall

The products have been confirmed to have reduced or no additive within the tube reservoir.  The tubes may develop visible clots within the tube samples or micro clots that are not easily detected during visual inspection of the tubes. A clotted sample may lead to recollection of samples or, retesting of patients, resulting in delayed reporting of test results and patient treatment.

## Distribution

The products were distributed to the following US states:  AL, CA, CT, FL, GA, IL, KY, MD, MN, MO, OH, PA, TN, TX, VA, and Puerto Rico.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-1967-2019
- **Recalling firm:** Becton Dickinson & Company
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2019-06-03
- **Report date:** 2019-07-24
- **Termination date:** 2020-12-08

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Franklin Lakes, NJ, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-1967-2019

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-1967-2019. Retrieved 2026-07-19 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-1967-2019. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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