Becton Dickinson & Co. BD Probetec" ET CT/GC Endocervical Specimen Collection and Dry Transport System-Pink Cap, Catalog number 440476, packed in shelfpack unit of 100 swabs. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Probetec" ET CT/GC Endocervical Specimen Collection and Dry Transport System-Pink Cap, Catalog number 440476, packed in shelfpack unit of 100 swabs.
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Co.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Lot 7016132, Exp date 01/17/09.
Products Sold
Lot 7016132, Exp date 01/17/09.
Becton Dickinson & Co. is recalling BD Probetec" ET CT/GC Endocervical Specimen Collection and Dry Transport System-Pink Cap, Catalog nu due to Product was shipped beyond its expiration date.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Product was shipped beyond its expiration date.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
The recalling firm notified end users by letter flagged as "Urgent Product Recall" on 09/18/09. The notification advised that the referenced lot number had been correctly labeled with expiration date but had been shipped after the labeled date. End users were instructed to discontinue use discard product for replacement and return enclosed response form. If further assistance is needed regarding replacements, please contact SD Customer Service Department at 1-800-675-0908. For all other inquiries, please contact SD Technical Services Department at 1-800-638-8663.
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View official FDA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026