# FDA recall Z-3027-2020

> **Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.** · Class II · device recall initiated 2020-08-28.

## Product

VACUETTE TUBE 5 mL CAT Serum Separator Clot Activator, Item Number: 456018P - Product Usage: are used to collect, transport, and process blood for testing serum, plasma or whole blood in the clinical laboratory.

## Reason for recall

Blood collection tubes experienced an issue with  separation and clotting

## Distribution

US Nationwide distribution including in the states of IL, PA, VA, MO, NY.

## Key facts

- **Recall number:** Z-3027-2020
- **Recalling firm:** Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
- **Classification:** Class II
- **Product type:** device
- **Status:** Terminated
- **Initiation date:** 2020-08-28
- **Report date:** 2020-10-07
- **Termination date:** 2021-06-17

- **Voluntary/Mandated:** Voluntary: Firm initiated
- **Location:** Monroe, NC, United States

## Primary source

FDA Enforcement Reports: https://www.accessdata.fda.gov/scripts/ires/index.cfm?Product=Z-3027-2020

## Citation

> AI Analytics. FDA recall Z-3027-2020. Retrieved 2026-06-04 from https://api.ai-analytics.org/recall/Z-3027-2020. Source: US FDA. Licensed CC0.

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