Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. Vacuette, Plastic Cannula HOLDEX, Ref 450216, Single packed, sterile, single use disposable tube holder with off center plastic cannula at the top and a stainless steel needle on the underside of the holder. It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from collection bags or bottles through needless cannula ports. Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
Vacuette, Plastic Cannula HOLDEX, Ref 450216, Single packed, sterile, single use disposable tube holder with off center plastic cannula at the top and a stainless steel needle on the underside of the holder. It is intended for use in routine specimen withdrawal from collection bags or bottles through needless cannula ports.
Brand
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Item #450216, Lot #A10074, A100745, A100746, A100747, A110749, and A110750.
Products Sold
Item #450216, Lot #A10074, A100745, A100746, A100747, A110749, and A110750.
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. is recalling Vacuette, Plastic Cannula HOLDEX, Ref 450216, Single packed, sterile, single use disposable tube hol due to At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
At removal of the tube from the holder the needle may dislodge and become stuck in the tube stopper with the blunt end of the needle facing out.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
Consignees were notified by letter on/about 05/16/2008. They were instructed to stop distributing the affected lots immediately and destroy any of the product they may have. A Product Disposition form was attached to be completed and returned via fax to Greiner bio-one. Consignees instructed to notify their customers and to provide Greiner bio-one with a list of their customers that have received the item. If you have any questions contact Manfred Abel at 704-261-7823.
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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