Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K2E K2EDTA 13x100 pink cap-pink ring, non-ridged Recall
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According to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Product
VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K2E K2EDTA 13x100 pink cap-pink ring, non-ridged
Brand
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc.
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Item Number 456279, Lot B21033DA, exp. 09/08/2022, UDI Case - 39120017571248, UDI Rack - 29120017571241 UPDATE per 9/10/2021 email: Item Number 456279, Lot B21053R8, exp. 11/10/2022, UDI Case -39120017571248, UDI Rack - 29120017571241.
Products Sold
Item Number 456279, Lot B21033DA, exp. 09/08/2022, UDI Case - 39120017571248; UDI Rack - 29120017571241 UPDATE per 9/10/2021 email: Item Number 456279, Lot B21053R8, exp. 11/10/2022, UDI Case -39120017571248; UDI Rack - 29120017571241.
Greiner Bio-One North America, Inc. is recalling VACUETTE TUBE 6 ml K2E K2EDTA 13x100 pink cap-pink ring, non-ridged due to Blood collection tubes may experience a clotting issue.. Based on FDA medical device recall database.
Summary derived from FDA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by FDA
Blood collection tubes may experience a clotting issue.
Recommended Action
Per FDA guidance
A distributor and customer letter dated 08/12/2021 was issued to affected consignees. Customers are advised to stop using the recalled product immediately and quarantine affected product within the facility. Customers are asked to complete a Product Disposition form and return to the recalling firm. The firm issued additional letters dated 9/10/2021 on 9/13/2021 via email to distributors and via USPS to other customers informing them of an additional lot number of product that is affected. The letters provide similar instructions as the initial letter.
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 noticeDistribution
As reported by FDA
AL, AZ, CO, CT, FL, IL, MD, MA, MI, MO, NM, NC, PA, TX, VA
Page updated: Jan 10, 2026