Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs recall
Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306 recalled Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs on September 23, 2026 because of blood culture convenience kits contain a component subject to a drug recall that due to an an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator may compromise the component's sterile barrier and if used may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection. It was sold nationwide.
Why it was recalled
Blood culture convenience kits contain a component subject to a drug recall that due to an an open or incomplete seal on the packaging of the applicator may compromise the component's sterile barrier and if used may lead to localized skin or soft tissue infection.
What's recalled
Blood Culture Collection Venipuncture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 77451; Blood Culture Kit 20/Cs, REF: 81834B; Blood Culture Collection Kit, REF: 81834C. All containing BD ChloraPrep Clear - 1 mL Applicators
Quantity: 6,420
What to do
Check whether you have the product (match the lot numbers, dates or codes in the official notice). Stop using it, and return it or throw it away as the notice says.
Read the official FDA noticeDetails
- Company
- Medical Action Industries, Inc. 306, Arden, NC
- Date
- Severity
- Class II
the product could cause temporary or reversible health problems. - Where sold
- Nationwide
US Nationwide distribution in the states of OH, IN, NC. - Status
- Ongoing
- Recall number
- Z-3181-2026
- Source
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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