# 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. On June 29, 2017, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China announced a Class III

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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 tubes, affecting the normal use of the product.
- Discovering Company: BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd.
- Manufacturing Company: Becton, Dickinson and Company
- Summary: On June 29, 2017, the National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) of China announced a Class III voluntary recall initiated by BD Medical Devices (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., the agent for manufacturer Becton Dickinson and Company. The recall pertains to specific batches of their vacuum blood collection tubes (Registration No.: 201524104). The primary issue identified was the presence of visible foreign matter within the tubes, which could impair their functionality when used for collecting venous blood samples for clinical testing. 

Key affected products include those with batch number 6166824 and item number 367957, with specifications such as separating adhesive/silica additive and a 3.5ml aspiration volume. Approximately 1,000,000 units were produced or imported into China, and 943,000 units had been sold. The recall was reported on May 12, 2017, and the company's corrective actions involve proactively notifying customers via written communication and implementing a process for the recall and replacement of the affected products. This action underscores adherence to NMPA regulations to ensure medical device quality and patient safety.

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