Becton Dickinson & Company BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA tube and C&C Preservative Tube for Midstream Specimens. C&S Preservative Boric Acid 6.70mg/ml, Sodium Formate 3.35 mg/ml PLUS Plastic, Sterile Cup and Tube Interiors. Store at 4-25 degrees C., for In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ; Kit contains Sterile Screw-Cap Collection Cup and integrated Transfer Device and 10 mL, 16x100 mm Plus Plastic Round Bottom Tube with Preservative for urinalysis and 5.0 mL 16x75mm Glass Recall
Check Your Product
According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA tube and C&C Preservative Tube for Midstream Specimens. C&S Preservative Boric Acid 6.70mg/ml, Sodium Formate 3.35 mg/ml PLUS Plastic, Sterile Cup and Tube Interiors. Store at 4-25 degrees C., for In Vitro Diagnostic Use. Becton Dickinson and Company, Franklin Lakes, NJ; Kit contains Sterile Screw-Cap Collection Cup and integrated Transfer Device and 10 mL, 16x100 mm Plus Plastic Round Bottom Tube with Preservative for urinalysis and 5.0 mL 16x75mm Glass
Brand
Becton Dickinson & Company
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Catalog number 364988, lot number 9125270, Exp. 5/2011, lot number 9148024, Exp. 6/2011
Products Sold
Catalog number 364988, lot number 9125270, Exp. 5/2011; lot number 9148024, Exp. 6/2011
Becton Dickinson & Company is recalling BD Vacutainer Urine Complete Kit with UA tube and C&C Preservative Tube for Midstream Specimens. C&S due to A small amount of discoloration was noted on Towelettes included in BD Vacutainer Urine collection kits. The entire kit components retain sterile inte. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
A small amount of discoloration was noted on Towelettes included in BD Vacutainer Urine collection kits. The entire kit components retain sterile interiors and no viable growth was detected on the towelettes.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Recall notification letters were sent on 10/12/09 with return receipt requested. Customers were advised to contact your SO Sales Consultant for additional information, via e-mail at Vacutainer_TechServices@SD.com or via telephone at 1-800-6310174.
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 10, 2026