# China NMPA Product Recall - Vacuum blood collection tubes

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> China NMPA product recall for Vacuum blood collection tubes by Becton, Dickinson and Company published June 29, 2017. Recall level: Level 3 Recall. BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., serving as the agent for manufacturer Becton Dickinson and 

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## Details

- Record Type: CHINA_PRODUCT_RECALL
- Title: BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. initiates voluntary recall of vacuum blood collection tubes
- Company Name: Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Publication Date: 2017-06-29
- Product Name: Vacuum blood collection tubes
- Recall Level: Level 3 Recall
- Recall Reason: Visible foreign objects were found in the vacuum blood collection tube.
- Discovering Company: BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Summary: BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., serving as the agent for manufacturer Becton Dickinson and Company, initiated a voluntary Class III recall of its vacuum blood collection tubes. This action, reported on May 12, 2017, stemmed from the detection of visible foreign matter within the tubes, compromising their normal use. The affected products, identified by batch number 6166824 and item number 367957 (3.5ml, 13x75mm, gold safety cap, separating adhesive/silica additive), were registered under certificate code 20152410400. While 1,000,000 units were affected globally across Europe and Asia Pacific, 943,000 units were sold in China. Under the regulatory framework of the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China, BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd. was mandated to proactively inform customers via written communication. The required corrective actions included the recall and replacement of all affected products for customers. This measure underscores the critical need for stringent quality control in medical device manufacturing and distribution to safeguard patient care and ensure product reliability.

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