Becton Dickinson & Co. BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection. Recall
Class II: A situation in which use of, or exposure to, a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote
Class II recall indicates potential for temporary health effects.
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in FDA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Part/Cat No. Lot / Serial No.Date of Mfr Exp. Date 221607 4067181 3/19/2014 3/5/2015 221607 4083274 4/3/2014 3/20/2015 221607 4124706 5/9/2014 4/24/2015 221607 4127564 5/22/2014 5/1/2015 221607 4170891 7/8/2014 6/19/2015 221607 4006235 2/18/2014 12/26/2014 221607 4028420 2/19/2014 1/21/2015
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BBL Port A Cul tubes with Swabs Sterile Pack, catalog number 221607. For patient sample collection. due to The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.. This is a Class I recall, indicating a high risk of serious health consequences or death. Based on FDA medical device enforcement report.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
The products may exhibit indications of excessive oxidation. Excessive oxidation may affect the viability of anaerobic microorganisms.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Healthcare providers and patients should stop using the device and contact the manufacturer for further instructions. Report problems to FDA MedWatch.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) directly.
View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 11, 2026